Words / B1

AT-it-yood/ˈætɪtjuːd/

Attitude is the way you think or feel, shown in how you act. A positive attitude; attitude towards / to work. Opinion is what you think; mood is how you feel now. Attitude can sound critical: I don’t like his attitude. Attitudinal is rare; you do not need it at B1.

Meaning

The way you think or feel about something, shown in how you act.

Examples

• “A positive attitude helps in class.”
• “Her attitude towards study has improved.”
• “Customers complained about the staff’s attitude.”

Good to know

attitude to / towards. Nearby: opinion (thoughts), mood (feelings now).

Near in meaning

outlook

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