attitude — a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈætɪˌtuːd/
Example Sentences
- His attitude completely changed after he got the promotion.
- My cat has a serious attitude problem - she acts like she owns the house!
- With the right attitude, even Monday mornings can be bearable.
attitude
NOUN[/ˈætɪˌtuːd/]
a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior
Her confident attitude turned a tough job interview into an easy conversation.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'attitude' (posture or disposition), which comes from Italian 'attitudine', derived from Late Latin 'aptitudo' meaning 'fitness' or 'aptness', from Latin 'aptus' meaning 'fitted' or 'suitable'.
Breakdown
Latin 'aptus' (fitted/suitable) + '-tude' (suffix forming abstract nouns) = attitude (manner of thinking or posture)
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📝Examples
“His attitude completely changed after he got the promotion.”
“My cat has a serious attitude problem - she acts like she owns the house!”
“With the right attitude, even Monday mornings can be bearable.”
“Stop giving me attitude and just clean your room!”
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