plural noun
The ways people think and feel about people, situations, or topics, shown in what they say and do.
Their different attitudes toward remote work caused an argument.
The children's positive attitudes made the difficult task easier.
American English
How to pronounce attitudes
nounB1Common word
AAduhtoodz
/ˈæ.ɾəˌtudz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of attitude
The ways people think and feel about people, situations, or topics, shown in what they say and do.
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plural noun
Ways of behaving that show people are unfriendly, rude, or unwilling to cooperate.
The manager will not tolerate rude attitudes in the office.
Those attitudes are not acceptable when someone is trying to help you.
Good to know
In phrases such as have attitudes, the word usually refers to rude or uncooperative behavior.
Useful expressions
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.