Definition of attitude

attitude

Simple Definition of attitude

1. the way you think and feel about someone or something

• 2. a feeling or way of thinking that affects a person's behavior 
• 3. a way of thinking and behaving that people regard as unfriendly, rude, etc.
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• Definition of attitude

1. 1:  the arrangement of the parts of a body or figure :
2. 2:  a position assumed for a specific purpose <a threatening attitude>
3. 3:  a ballet position similar to the arabesque in which the raised leg is bent at the knee
4. 4a :  a mental position with regard to a fact or state <a helpfulattitude>b :  a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state
5. 5:  the position of an aircraft or spacecraft determined by the relationship between its axes and a reference datum (as the horizon or a particular star)
6. 6:  an organismic state of readiness to respond in a characteristic way to a stimulus (as an object, concept, or situation)
7. 7a :  a negative or hostile state of mindb :  a cool, cocky, defiant, or arrogant manner

Examples :

• 1. Her attitude has definitely changed for the better since she started this new job.
• 2. The bishop criticized the government for its "callous, uncaring attitude" to the homeless and the unemployed.
• 3. My relationship with my father played a major part in shaping my attitude towards men.
• 4. Middle age can be the prime of life if you have the right attitude.
• 5. He's often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics.