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| 1. | [ noun ] a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways | |
| Synonyms: | mental_attitude | |
| Examples: | "he had the attitude that work was fun" |
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| Related terms: | cognition inclination mentality respect credence position orientation irreverence culture high_horse tolerance intolerance southernism hardball disrespect reverence paternalism defensive | |
| 2. | [ noun ] position or arrangement of the body and its limbs | |
| Synonyms: | position posture | |
| Examples: | "he assumed an attitude of surrender" |
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| Related terms: | bodily_property guard order_arms sprawl stance ectopia lotus_position ballet_position asana tuck eversion decubitus presentation lithotomy_position missionary_position pose attitudinize erect unerect | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a theatrical pose created for effect | |
| Examples: | "the actor struck just the right attitude" |
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| Related terms: | affectation attitudinize | |
| 4. | [ noun ] position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion) | |
| Related terms: | orientation trim | |
