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attitude

In a psychological sense, it describes an internal orientationa mental filter through which a person views the world. It is more stable than a mood but more flexible than a belief. When used in a social or behavioral context (e.g., "having an attitude"), the word shifts from a neutral description of mindset to a negative judgment. In this sense, it implies hostility, stubbornness, or unearned confidence. In technical artistic contexts like ballet or sculpture, it refers to a physical arrangement of the body. Here, the meaning is purely structural and devoid of emotional baggage.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is lounging in the library while Maya is at work.
Chloe Smith

Ryan's totally tripping. He caught an attitude just cause I asked about the dishes.

Chloe Smith
Maya
Maya

Typical. He needs to get his act together or you're just wasting your time.

💡
Chloe uses 'caught an attitude' as a colloquial expression meaning to suddenly become moody or arrogant. Maya responds with the idiom 'get his act together', meaning to organize one's life or behavior to be more acceptable, reflecting her role as the brutally honest friend.

Ý nghĩa

noun

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.

"She has a very positive attitude toward her new job."

noun

A posture of the body, especially one that is distinctive or stylized.

"The dancer held a graceful attitude with one leg extended."

noun

An arrogant or defiant manner; an expression of superiority.

"Stop giving me that attitude and just do your homework!"

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