attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
ˈa-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the arrangement of the parts of a body or figure : posture
depicted her in a reclining attitude
2
: a position assumed for a specific purpose
a threatening attitude
3
: a ballet position similar to the arabesque in which the raised leg is bent at the knee
4
a
: a mental position with regard to a fact or state
a helpful attitude
b
: a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state
a negative attitude
an optimistic attitude
5
: the position of a craft (such as an aircraft or spacecraft) determined by the relationship between its axes and a reference datum (such as the horizon or a particular star)
6
: a bodily state of readiness to respond in a characteristic way to a stimulus (such as an object, concept, or situation)
7
a
: a negative or hostile state of mind
b
: a cool, cocky, defiant, or arrogant manner
He was showing some attitude in practice today, so the coach benched him.
Examples of attitude in a Sentence
He has a positive attitude about the changes.
She's friendly and has a good attitude.
You need to change your bad attitude.
There's been a change in his attitude since his accident.
I don't know what her problem is. She has a real attitude.
I suggest you get rid of that attitude and shape up.
He was showing some attitude during practice today, so the coach benched him.
Recent Examples on the Web
Use this insider knowledge to your advantage.) Come to the table with the attitude of creating a win-win scenario for yourself and the seller.
—
Ryan Serhant, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Like a lot of that stuff increases your overall perspective on life and your attitude and stuff.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The complainant claimed to feel uncomfortable and her companions described Alves’ attitude towards her as overbearing.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE at Sierra Club’s Trail Blazers Ball on Wednesday, April 2, the actress opened up about how aging is all about your attitude — and for her, that means no longer sweating the small stuff.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attitude
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ryan Serhant, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Like a lot of that stuff increases your overall perspective on life and your attitude and stuff.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The complainant claimed to feel uncomfortable and her companions described Alves’ attitude towards her as overbearing.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE at Sierra Club’s Trail Blazers Ball on Wednesday, April 2, the actress opened up about how aging is all about your attitude — and for her, that means no longer sweating the small stuff.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attitude
Cite this Entry
“Attitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attitude. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
ˈat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
1
: a position of the body or a figure : posture
2
: a particular feeling or way of thinking about something
3
: the position of something in relation to something else
Medical Definition
attitude
noun
at·ti·tude
ˈat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
1
: the arrangement of the parts of the body : posture
2
a
: a mental position with regard to a fact or state
b
: a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state
3
: an organismic state of readiness to respond in a characteristic way to a stimulus (as an object, concept, or situation)
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share