American English
/ˈæ.ɾəˌtud̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
the way you think and feel about a person, situation, or topic, shown in what you say and do
The middle syllable in “attitude” is unstressed, so say it quickly and without emphasis: /ˈæ.ɾəˌtud̚/.
the way you think and feel about a person, situation, or topic, shown in what you say and do
She has a positive attitude toward her new job.
His attitude toward money changed after he lost his job.
a positive attitude · a negative attitude · attitude toward change
have + a + positive/negative + attitude + toward + something
change + someone's + attitude + toward + something
a way of behaving that shows you are unfriendly, rude, or unwilling to cooperate
Don't give me that attitude.
He had an attitude when I asked him to help.
In have an attitude, the phrase usually suggests rude or uncooperative behavior.
a bad attitude · an attitude problem · give someone attitude
have + an + attitude
give + someone + attitude
to behave in a rude or uncooperative way
He had an attitude when I asked him to help.
a habit of behaving in a rude or uncooperative way
His attitude problem is hurting the team.
a change to a more positive or cooperative way of behaving
The coach said the team needed an attitude adjustment.