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The American attitude is 'We're the best'. That's why the NBA guys who come from other countries, the Europeans, all sort of stick together away from the game.
Andrew Bogut

Meaning of "attitude" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ATTITUDE

From French, from Italian attitudine disposition, from Late Latin aptitūdō fitness, from Latin aptusapt.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ATTITUDE

attitude  [ˈætɪˌtjuːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ATTITUDE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Attitude is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ATTITUDE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of attitude in the English dictionary

The first definition of attitude in the dictionary is the way a person views something or tends to behave towards it, often in an evaluative way. Other definition of attitude is a theatrical pose created for effect. Attitude is also a position of the body indicating mood or emotion.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ATTITUDE


altitude
ˈæltɪˌtjuːd
amplitude
ˈæmplɪˌtjuːd
aptitude
ˈæptɪˌtjuːd
certitude
ˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd
exactitude
ɪɡˈzæktɪˌtjuːd
finitude
ˈfɪnɪˌtjuːd
fortitude
ˈfɔːtɪˌtjuːd
gratitude
ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd
habitude
ˈhæbɪˌtjuːd
incertitude
ɪnˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd
latitude
ˈlætɪˌtjuːd
longitude
ˈlɒndʒɪˌtjuːd
magnitude
ˈmæɡnɪˌtjuːd
multitude
ˈmʌltɪˌtjuːd
negritude
ˈniːɡrɪˌtjuːd
plenitude
ˈplɛnɪˌtjuːd
servitude
ˈsɜːvɪˌtjuːd
solicitude
səˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd
solitude
ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd
verisimilitude
ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪˌtjuːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ATTITUDE

atticist
atticize
Attila
attire
attired
attirement
Attis
attitude problem
attitude survey
attitudinal
attitudinally
attitudinarian
attitudinise
attitudiniser
attitudinising
attitudinize
attitudinizer
attitudinizing

WORDS THAT END LIKE ATTITUDE

absolute magnitude
apparent magnitude
decrepitude
earthquake magnitude
inaptitude
ineptitude
inexactitude
infinitude
ingratitude
lassitude
line of latitude
line of longitude
order of magnitude
parallel of latitude
penal servitude
pulchritude
quietude
show-me attitude
the multitude
vicissitude
visual magnitude

Synonyms and antonyms of attitude in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ATTITUDE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «attitude» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of attitude

Translation of «attitude» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ATTITUDE

Find out the translation of attitude to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of attitude from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «attitude» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

态度
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

actitud
570 millions of speakers

English

attitude
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रवैया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَوْقِف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отношение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

atitude
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মনোভাব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

attitude
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sikap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Einstellung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

態度
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

태도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sikap
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thái độ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அணுகுமுறை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वृत्ती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tutum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

atteggiamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nastawienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ставлення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

atitudine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συμπεριφορά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

houding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

attityd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innstilling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of attitude

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ATTITUDE»

The term «attitude» is very widely used and occupies the 6.542 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ATTITUDE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «attitude» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «attitude» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about attitude

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10 QUOTES WITH «ATTITUDE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word attitude.
1
James Truslow Adams
The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind.
2
Jane Addams
Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.
3
Angela Ahrendts
Just because you're a luxury brand doesn't mean you have to have an attitude.
4
Timothy Garton Ash
Canadians tend to be a bit more religious than most Europeans - though not more than the Poles or Ukrainians. Most important, their attitude to immigration and ethnic minorities is more positive than that of most Europeans.
5
Clare Balding
Being made to feel like an irrelevant child was probably an asset. Benign negligence is not a bad parental attitude or at least a cross between a benevolent dictator and benign negligence - you should just let kids crack on with it.
6
Don Baylor
I'm going to try to enjoy the All-Star break, hope my players reflect on what happened the first half of the season, come back with a different attitude, try to find our solution on how to win it.
7
Madison Smartt Bell
I have always had a mystical attitude toward inspiration. That's my nature.
8
Maeve Binchy
Happiness is in our own hearts. I have no regrets of anything in the past. I'm totally cheerful and happy, and I think that a lot of your attitude is not in the circumstances you find yourself in, but in the circumstances you make for yourself.
9
Wade Boggs
A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results.
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Andrew Bogut
The American attitude is 'We're the best'. That's why the NBA guys who come from other countries, the Europeans, all sort of stick together away from the game.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ATTITUDE»

Discover the use of attitude in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to attitude and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Gold Book of Yes! Attitude: How to ...
Offers a step-by-step, fully integrated game plan for understanding and mastering one's attitude, revealing ways to maintain one's intensity, drive, and commitment.
Jeffrey H. Gitomer, 2007
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Attitude: The New Subversive Political Cartoonists
This inspired collection of political cartoons laughs in the face of the mainstream political cartoons featured in daily newspapers that make lame jokes about the news while sucking up to the corporations that own them.
Ted Rall, 2002
3
Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control
This classic book is the first comprehensive presentation of data, theory, and practice in attitude analysis.
James Richard Wertz, 1978
4
Attitude: Your More Priceless Possession
This course will help you stay positive and focused in today's busy, pressure-filled world. Recognize how attitude affects your work. Use the eight attitude-adjustment techniques. Spread the magic of a positive attitude.
Elwood N. Chapman, Wil McKnight, 2001
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Hiring for Attitude: A Revolutionary Approach to Recruiting ...
Clear and practical lessons are illuminated by numerous case studies of organizations like Microchip, Southwest Airlines, and The Ritz-Carlton. Mark Murphy is the founder and CEO of Leadership IQ, a leadership training firm.
Mark Murphy, 2011
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Understanding and Managing Risk Attitude
David Hillson's and Ruth Murray-Webster's Understanding and Managing Risk Attitude will help you understand the human aspects of risk management and to manage proactively the influence of human behaviour on the risk process.
Dr David Hillson, Ms Ruth Murray-Webster, 2012
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The Power of a Positive Attitude: Discovering the Key to Success
Now, readers can learn to succeed in business by: • assessing their attitude toward themselves and their co-workers • overcoming nega­tive attitudes • learning the dos and don'ts in dealing with their bosses • becoming better ...
Roger FRITZ, 2008
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Attitude
So what is Attitude and how can it help you? Attitude, so often misunderstood yet so vital for success in every aspect of our lives. In this book, this essential success attribute is explained in detail.
Samuel Blankson, 2005
9
The Scientific Attitude
The book goes beyond the traditional description of science that focuses on method and logic to characterize the scientific attitude as a way of looking at the world.
Frederick Grinnell, 1992
10
30 Days to a Great Attitude
From Deborah Smith Pegues, popular author of the bestselling "30 Days to Taming Your Tongue," comes a powerful guide for conquering those bad attitudes that can derail your personal and professional relationships.
Deborah Smith Pegues, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ATTITUDE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term attitude is used in the context of the following news items.
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President displaying a new 'bucket' attitude
“As a general rule, I am just fine with a few hecklers,” the president continued, lightening up a bit. “But not when I'm up in the house. My attitude ... «Las Vegas Sun, Jul 15»
2
Chief Cody praises 'attitude' of his Kilkenny troops
“Essentially I suppose the attitude of the team right through the whole game was the most pleasing thing.” The 60-year-old added: “We got ... «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
3
Sir Vivian Richards Does not See Anything Wrong in Virat Kohli's …
His attitude has come under scrutiny numerous times, but Sir Vivian Richards does not see anything wrong in Kohli's attitude. Kohli has been a ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 15»
4
AM accuses Welsh Government of 'part time attitude' to domestic …
The Welsh Government has been accused of a “part-time commitment” to the issue of domestic abuse. The criticism comes from South Wales ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
5
Williamson: Same-sex marriage ruling reflects society's change in …
Williamson: Same-sex marriage ruling reflects society's change in attitude. Story · Comments (3). Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font ... «Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jul 15»
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Change of attitude needed on male domestic abuse
Please change your posters about abuse, but before that, change your mind and attitude about it as well. ROBERT LACEY. By email ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Bat-Attitude: Ben Affleck True Feelings On His Daredevil And …
Bat-Attitude: Ben Affleck True Feelings On His Daredevil And Batman Roles. Posted less than a minute ago by Reggie Skive. «Science Fiction, Jul 15»
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Tony Pulis praises attitude of West Brom players on return to pre …
"Their attitude has been absolutely first class," Pulis told the club's official website. "They have been fantastic and have really bought into what ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
9
“Can Do Like You” attitude leads to success
Gary Rister shared that he had a rough childhood growing up and reported that people didn't think he was ever going to be able to do much. «The Beacon, Jul 15»
10
Attitude and baditude
He uses this comparison: On the instrument panel of every airplane is a device called the attitude indicator. This instrument shows the pilot the ... «Coeur d'Alene Press, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Attitude [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/attitude>. May 2024 ».
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