Definition of "attitude" []

• A position of the body or manner of carrying oneself: stood in a graceful attitude. See Synonyms at posture. (noun)
• A state of mind or a feeling; disposition: had a positive attitude about work. (noun)
• An arrogant or hostile state of mind or disposition. (noun)
• The orientation of an aircraft's axes relative to a reference line or plane, such as the horizon. (noun)
• The orientation of a spacecraft relative to its direction of motion. (noun)

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• "Sports writers are even more left wing than political journalists, so viewing their political opinions as somehow signifying a popular shift in attitude is a mistake."
• "On the Sunday morning news shows, massive change in attitude from the Dems."
• "One of the major reasons for this change in attitude is that there's more money around."