attitude

[at-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈæt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

NOUN

mental outlook

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angle approach belief demeanor mindset mood notion outlook perspective philosophy point of view position posture reaction sentiment slant stance stand standpoint temperament view viewpoint

STRONG

air disposition headset inclination leaning opinion predilection temper thinking

WEAK

frame of mind mental state school of thought vantage point way of looking way of thinking where one is at

NOUN

stance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

manner position posture stand

STRONG

aspect bearing carriage mien pose

Example Sentences

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In economic theory, your attitude toward risk is supposed to remain stable, and you’ll use all relevant information when making investment decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The hurt and humiliation behind Hally’s eyes allow us to adopt Sam’s sympathetic attitude toward the boy, even as Beatty refuses to soften the character’s wrathful entitlement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Jackson’s image overhaul, meanwhile, came courtesy of the videos accompanying the album, marked by Paula Abdul’s award-winning choreography and infused by Jackson’s pavement-shaking attitude.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Doone and another former safeguarding officer, Stephen Spiers, told the BBC that they felt "let down" by the church leadership's attitude to safeguarding.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She knew Thorn was right and that she had to adjust her attitude unless she wanted to stay a Forever Witchling: witches who never formed a coven.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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