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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAttitude
/ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.
"Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her succeed." - 2
A position of the body proper to or implying an action or mental state.
"The dancer's attitude was graceful and poised."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the 17th-century Italian 'attitudine' (posture, fitness), stemming from Late Latin 'aptitudo' (aptitude), which is related to 'aptus' (suited). In the 18th century, the French borrowed it as 'attitude', shifting its meaning from physical posture to a mental posture or stance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Attitude" is said worldwide
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Attitude
Transliteration: a-ti-tude
"Son attitude positive l'a aidée à réussir."
Einstellung
Transliteration: Ain-shtel-lung
"Ihre positive Einstellung half ihr, erfolgreich zu sein."
Atteggiamento
Transliteration: At-teg-gi-a-men-to
"Il suo atteggiamento positivo l'ha aiutata a avere successo."
Actitud
Transliteration: Ak-ti-tud
"Su actitud positiva la ayudó a tener éxito."
Atitude
Transliteration: A-ti-tude
"A atitude positiva dela a ajudou a ter sucesso."
रवैया
Transliteration: Ravayya
"उसका सकारात्मक रवैया उसे सफल होने में मदद करता है।"
态度
Transliteration: Tàidù
"她的积极态度帮助她成功。"
태도
Transliteration: Taedo
"그녀의 긍정적인 태도가 그녀의 성공에 도움이 되었다."
態度
Transliteration: Taido
"彼女の前向きな態度が成功を助けた。"
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