attitude

noun

ˈa-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce attitude (audio)
Definition of attitudenext
as in stance
a general way of holding the body had the ramrod straight attitude of a man who had spent all of his life in the military

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Recent Examples of attitude The region’s attitudes toward hospitality are a natural outgrowth of these broader social graces. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 That majestic attitude is even more remarkable given Kaya’s beginnings. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Parton was known not only for her positive attitude, but also for her humility, often shying away from taking credit for her success. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Bohm’s attitude, his coaches said, has been different this season. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attitude
  1. stance
  2. posture
Noun
  • Woman-led, intergenerational, and broad in sound, the acts encapsulate Rodrigo’s progressive stance in pop.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • As rising energy prices drive up inflation, several central banks across the Asia-Pacific region are shifting toward hawkish stances.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stance
Noun
  • Deflecting attacks steadily depletes a posture meter underneath the enemy's health bar.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Through a treatment plan that included changing his gaming posture and intensive physical therapy, Lee was able to return to play just a month later.
    — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of posture

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