attitude

[at-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈæt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

NOUN

mental outlook

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angle approach belief demeanor mindset mood notion outlook perspective philosophy point of view position posture reaction sentiment slant stance stand standpoint temperament view viewpoint

STRONG

air disposition headset inclination leaning opinion predilection temper thinking

WEAK

frame of mind mental state school of thought vantage point way of looking way of thinking where one is at

NOUN

stance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

manner position posture stand

STRONG

aspect bearing carriage mien pose

Example Sentences

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“Trips to China have made me grumpy and given me a bad attitude toward American-market EVs,” wrote Kevin Williams at InsideEVs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The pope doesn’t find its attitude very Catholic.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The attitude is in stark contrast to Amorim, who admitted to getting emotional at the performances of his team.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

His outfit, an Off White hoodie and a fleece bucket hat with a tortoise on the front, is just as uplifting and whimsical as his attitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

There was something diabolical about the mahout, and every time I looked up I found him grinning at me in an attitude of cheerful malice.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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