attitude
gb/ˈætətˌud/ us/ˈætətˌud/
B1
English
~ 1000
hozzáállás, szemtelenkedés, térbeli helyzet
NOUN
B1
1
hozzáállás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s attitude toward [something]
Her positive attitude helped the whole team stay motivated.
A pozitív hozzáállása segített abban, hogy az egész csapat motivált maradjon.
I don't like his attitude toward his coworkers.
Nem tetszik a munkatársaihoz való hozzáállása.
Changing your attitude can change your life.
The teacher praised the students' attitude toward learning.
Learner examples
She has a good attitude.
Jó a hozzáállása.
His attitude is not nice.
Nem jó a hozzáállása.
I like her positive attitude.
My teacher has a kind attitude.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attitude' with 'mood'; mood is temporary, while attitude is more consistent.
Meaning
a person's viewpoint or mindset
Collocations
positive attitude
|negative attitude
|attitude toward
|change in attitude
|attitude problem
Synonyms
mindset (Often refers to a broader, more ingrained way of thinking.)
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viewpoint (Focuses on a specific opinion on an issue rather than a general feeling.)
Antonyms
indifference (Lack of interest or concern, the opposite of having a strong attitude.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way someone usually thinks or feels about something or someone.
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to have (an) attitude
Don't give me attitude when I'm trying to help you.
Ne szemtelenkedj velem, amikor segíteni próbálok.
The teenager had an attitude with his parents.
A kamasz szemtelenkedett a szüleivel.
She was fired for her bad attitude toward customers.
Learner examples
He has an attitude at school.
Szemtelenkedik az iskolában.
She gives me attitude every day.
Mindennap szemtelenkedik velem.
The boy has a bad attitude.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'attitude' always means 'opinion', but in this sense it means rude behavior.
Meaning
rude or defiant behavior
Collocations
have an attitude
|give someone attitude
|attitude problem
Synonyms
sass (Informal term implying cheeky or impertinent talk.)
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defiance (More formal and focuses on open resistance to authority.)
Antonyms
politeness (Showing respect and good manners toward others.)
Themes
emotions
|interpersonal
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way of behaving that seems rude or not respectful.
A manner that is unfriendly, rude, or shows a lack of respect, often used in the phrase 'have an attitude'.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The pilot adjusted the plane's attitude before landing.
A pilóta leszállás előtt korrigálta a gép térbeli helyzetét.
Attitude control is essential for space missions.
A helyzetszabályozás elengedhetetlen az űrmissziókhoz.
The spacecraft's attitude changed during re-entry.
Learner examples
The pilot changed the plane's attitude.
A pilóta megváltoztatta a repülőgép térbeli helyzetét.
The rocket's attitude is important.
A rakéta térbeli helyzete fontos.
They watch the ship's attitude in space.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with personal opinion; here it refers to physical position.
Meaning
position or orientation in space
Collocations
flight attitude
|attitude control
|pitch and roll attitude
Synonyms
orientation (General term for position relative to surroundings.)
Antonyms
disorientation (Loss of sense of position or direction.)
Themes
science
|technology
|space
Definition
The position of something, like an airplane, in the air compared to the ground or other things.
The orientation of an object, especially an aircraft or spacecraft, relative to a reference point such as the horizon or ground.
Grammar
Dictionary form
attitude
IPA
GB/ˈætətˌud/
US/ˈætətˌud/
Syllables & stress
at - ti - tude (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (at)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: attitude
- Plural: attitudes
Word family
Forms
attitudes
noun
Advanced or less common
attitudinal
adjective
Expressions
attitude problem
1/ˈætətˌud pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
habit of rude behavior
A regular way of acting that is rude or unhelpful.
Examples
- He was fired because of his attitude problem at work.
- Teachers say she has an attitude problem in class.
have an attitude
1/hˈæv ən ˈætətˌud/
idiom
informal
behave rudely or defiantly
To act in a way that seems rude or not respectful.
Examples
- That kid has an attitude and talks back to everyone.
- Don't have an attitude with me just because you're upset.