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Common collocations with attitude in American Collocation

attitude noun

US /ˈætɪˌtud/

good

can-do
caring
enlightened
favourable
liberal
mature
never-say-die
positive
right
tolerant

Pupils showed positive attitudes towards all aspects of their school life.

bad

ambivalent
condescending
contemptuous
defeatist
dismissive
elitist
entrenched
hostile
negative
paternalistic
patronizing
uncaring

Where the attitudes are negative there are usually reasons such as lack of knowledge, over-protection and poverty.

relaxed or too relaxed

cavalier
lackadaisical
laid-back
laissez-faire
relaxed

Stockbridge is a part of the city know for its antique shops and its laid-back attitude.

showing hate or fear

ageist
aggressive
discriminatory
homophobic
hostile
racist
sexist

It also noted that these discriminatory attitudes go unchallenged.

type of attitude

changing
mental
parental
prevailing
public
societal

A prevailing attitude of many in our culture is wanting to be clear about everything all of the time.

form or change an attitude

challenge
change
develop
influence
shape

Education is therefore crucial to raising this awareness and changing attitudes and behaviour.

have or show an attitude

adopt
display
express
have
reflect

I determined that from then on, I should adopt a more positive attitude to life.

examine an attitude

examine
explore

The module will examine popular attitudes towards post-war social, cultural and political developments.

encourage an attitude

cultivate
encourage
promote