Attitudes
/ˈætɪtjuːdz/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonPsychology
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Definitions
1
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
/ˈætɪtjuːd/
nounneutralBeginner
Psychology
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
His attitude towards work is very positive.
💡 Simply: How you feel or think about something.
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She has a negative attitude towards authority.
How It's Used
Psychology
"The study explored the attitudes of young people towards social media."
Sociology
"Changing attitudes towards gender roles are evident in modern society."
From Middle French attitude, from Latin aptus, ‘fit, suitable’, + -ude, suffix forming abstract nouns.
The word 'attitude' originally referred to a posture or position, evolving to encompass mental dispositions.
Memory tip
Think of 'at-ti-tude' as your 'position' or 'stance' on something.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"aptus (fit, suitable)"
Base: attitude
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Common misspellings
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