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attitude
/ˈætɪˌtud/
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What does attitude mean?
noun
- The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
- (figuratively) A disposition or state of mind.
- (informal) Unpleasant behavior.
More meanings (4)
noun
- The orientation of a vehicle or other object relative to the horizon, direction of motion, other objects, etc.
- A position similar to an arabesque, but with the raised leg bent at the knee.
verb
- To assume or to place in a particular position or orientation; to pose.
- To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc.
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IPA pronunciation
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To lean one’s back against a thing is equivalent to lying down while standing erect, which attitude is not hated by thinkers.
His delineator does not forget to mention the attitude of mystery in which the Prince took refuge whenever his feelings were hurt.
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In this attitude they proceeded on their journey, trusting solely to the dim light afforded of Henchard’s whereabouts by the furmity woman.
I saw the yellow eyes of the Hyena-swine blazing with excitement, his attitude as if he were half resolved to attack me.
It is safe to say there was no one present who bore quite the attitude which Mrs. Sommers did to her surroundings.