Meaning & use
attitude
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, usually shown in behavior.
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Her positive attitude helped the whole team stay calm during the stressful project.
He walked into the interview with an attitude of quiet confidence rather than nervousness.
A note on using this word
Used alone without a modifier, 'attitude' can informally mean a defiant or resentful manner, as in 'don't give me attitude.'
Words with a similar meaning
outlookdispositionmindset
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