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Definition of Attitude
1. Noun. A complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways. "He had the attitude that work was fun"
Generic synonyms: Cognition, Knowledge, Noesis
Specialized synonyms: Acceptance, Credence, Culture, Defensive, Defensive Attitude, Hardball, High Horse, Southernism, Mentality, Mind-set, Mindset, Outlook, Paternalism, Position, Posture, Stance, Disposition, Inclination, Tendency, Tolerance, Intolerance, Esteem, Regard, Respect, Disrespect, Reverence, Irreverence, Orientation
2. Noun. The arrangement of the body and its limbs. "He assumed an attitude of surrender"
Specialized synonyms: Order Arms, Ballet Position, Decubitus, Eversion, Lithotomy Position, Lotus Position, Missionary Position, Pose, Presentation, Ectopia, Asana, Guard, Sprawl, Sprawling, Stance, Tuck
Generic synonyms: Bodily Property
Attributes: Erect, Upright, Vertical, Unerect
Derivative terms: Attitudinise, Postural, Posture
3. Noun. A theatrical pose created for effect. "The actor struck just the right attitude"
Derivative terms: Attitudinise, Attitudinize
4. Noun. Position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion).
Definition of Attitude
1. n. The posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue.
Definition of Attitude
1. Noun. The position of the body or way of carrying oneself; posture. ¹
2. Noun. Disposition or state of mind. ¹
3. Noun. A negative, irritating, or irritated attitude; posturing. ¹
4. Noun. (aeronautics) The orientation of an aircraft or other vehicle relative to the horizon, direction of motion etc. ¹
5. Noun. (ballet) A position similar to arabesque, but with the raised leg bent at the knee. ¹
6. Verb. To act with a strong attitude. ¹
7. Verb. To assume or to place in a particular position or orientation; to pose. ¹
8. Verb. To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Attitude
1. a state of mind with regard to some matter [n -S]
Medical Definition of Attitude
1. An enduring, learned predisposition to behave in a consistent way toward a given class of objects, or a persistent mental and/or neural state of readiness to react to a certain class of objects, not as they are but as they are conceived to be. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Attitude
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