An attitude is a person’s feelings or views toward something.

The idea

Use attitude toward or attitude to to name the subject; an attitude can change.

Examples

  • Her attitude toward feedback is positive.
  • The course changed his attitude to mistakes.
  • Their open attitude helped the team solve the problem.
  • Public attitudes toward cycling have changed.
  • A curious attitude makes research more enjoyable.
  • The manager noticed a change in their attitude.

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Watch out

An attitude is a view or feeling, not necessarily an action.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct answer. His ___ to change was hopeful. (attitude / ladder)

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    attitude

    attitude names the outlook on change.

  2. Choose the correct answer. Their attitude ___ the proposal improved. (toward / under)

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    toward

    toward introduces the subject of the attitude.

  3. Choose the correct answer. The survey recorded different ___. (attitudes / attitude)

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    attitudes

    attitudes is plural because several views are meant.

Use it today

Describe your attitude toward learning a new skill.