Associations to the word «Attitude»

Wiktionary

ATTITUDE, noun. The position of the body or way of carrying oneself; posture.
ATTITUDE, noun. Disposition or state of mind.
ATTITUDE, noun. (uncountable) (countable) A negative, irritating, or irritated attitude; posturing.
ATTITUDE, noun. (aeronautics) (nautical) (engineering) The orientation of a vehicle or other object relative to the horizon, direction of motion, other objects, etc.
ATTITUDE, noun. (ballet) A position similar to arabesque, but with the raised leg bent at the knee.
ATTITUDE, verb. To assume or to place in a particular position or orientation; to pose.
ATTITUDE, verb. To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc.
ATTITUDE INDICATOR, noun. (aviation) (UK) (military) An instrument that displays attitude of an aircraft in pitch and roll.

Dictionary definition

ATTITUDE, noun. A complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun".
ATTITUDE, noun. The arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender".
ATTITUDE, noun. A theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude".
ATTITUDE, noun. Position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion).

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