attitude attitude /ˈætəˌtuːd/

noun

1. () A complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways  ( mental attitude , attitude )
   a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
    He had the attitude that work was fun
   he had the attitude that work was fun
   
2. () The arrangement of the body and its limbs  ( posture , attitude , position )
   the arrangement of the body and its limbs
    He assumed an attitude of surrender
   he assumed an attitude of surrender
   
3. () A theatrical pose created for effect  ( attitude )
   a theatrical pose created for effect
    The actor struck just the right attitude
   the actor struck just the right attitude
   
4. Position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)  ( attitude )
   position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion)