Attitudes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈa-tə-ˌtüd/ at·ti·tude

Meaning & Definition of Attitudes

Attitudes (noun)

  1. the particular way a person thinks or feels about something or someone; often, specifically, an attitude of a given kind shown by a person's behavior
  2. a negative or hostile state of mind
  3. a cool, cocky, defiant, or arrogant manner

Attitudes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a general way of holding the body

    "had the ramrod straight attitude of a man who had spent all of his life in the military"

    similar: carriages, poises, postures, stances, stations
    related: attentions, body languages, poses, seats, bearings, behaviors, conducts, demeanors, deportments, airs, presences, aspects, looks, miens

Related Entry: Attitude (noun)

Attitude is a different word from Attitudes. The synonyms below are for attitude, not for attitudes.

  1. a general way of holding the body

    "had the ramrod straight attitude of a man who had spent all of his life in the military"

    similar: carriage, poise, posture, stance, station
    related: attention, body language, pose, seat, bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment, air, presence, aspect, look, mien

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Attitudes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Attitudes:

carriages, poises, postures, stances, stations

Related Words for Attitudes

attentions, body languages, poses, seats, bearings, behaviors, conducts, demeanors, deportments, airs, presences, aspects, looks, miens

Origin & Etymology of Attitudes

French, from Italian attitudine, literally, aptitude, from Late Latin aptitudin-, aptitudo fitness aptitude

First known use: 1668

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Attitudes

Frequently Asked Questions about Attitudes

What does "Attitudes" mean?

"Attitudes" means the particular way a person thinks or feels about something or someone; often, specifically, an attitude of a given kind shown by a person's behavior. As a noun, it is defined as: the particular way a person thinks or feels about something or someone; often, specifically, an attitude of a given kind shown by a person's behavior.

What is another word for "Attitudes"?

Other words for "Attitudes" include carriages, poises, postures, stances and stations. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Attitudes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Attitudes"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Attitudes". Common alternatives include carriages, poises, postures, stances and stations.

How do you use "Attitudes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Attitudes" in a sentence: "had the ramrod straight attitude of a man who had spent all of his life in the military".

Is "Attitudes" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Attitudes" is a noun.

Is "Attitudes" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Attitudes"?

"Attitudes" is pronounced /ˈa-tə-ˌtüd/ and divided into syllables as at·ti·tude.

What is the origin of the word "Attitudes"?

"Attitudes" comes from French, from Italian attitudine, literally, aptitude, from Late Latin aptitudin-, aptitudo fitness aptitude. First known use: 1668.