attitude

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The way you think and feel about someone or something.

   She has a very positive attitude toward her work.

2. 2
   noun

   Rude or unhelpful behavior that shows a lack of respect.

   The waiter gave me real attitude when I asked for the bill.

3. 3
   noun

   The position of the body or the way someone holds themselves.

   The dancer moved with a graceful attitude.

From French attitude, from Italian attitudine (“attitude, aptness”), from Medieval Latin aptitūdō (“aptitude”) and actitūdō (“acting, posture”), from Latin aptō and actitō. Doublet of aptitude.

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