Definition of "attitude" in English

noun

1. The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

   • The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude.

2. (figurative) Disposition or state of mind.

   • Don't give me your negative attitude.
   • You've got a nice attitude today.

3. (Canada, US, UK, Philippines, informal) Unpleasant behavior.

   • He doesn't take attitude from anybody.
   • I asked the waiter for a clean fork and all I got was attitude.

4. (aeronautics, nautical, engineering) The orientation of a vehicle or other object relative to the horizon, direction of motion, other objects, etc.

   • The airliner had to land with a nose-up attitude after the incident.

5. (ballet) A position similar to arabesque, but with the raised leg bent at the knee.

verb

1. To assume or to place in a particular position or orientation; to pose.

2. To express an attitude through one's posture, bearing, tone of voice, etc.