| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. [1/3 definitions] |
| antagonism |
an opposing force, attitude, or principle. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrogant |
having or displaying an attitude of inflated self-importance or pride. [2 definitions] |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. [1/2 definitions] |
| attitudinize |
to display intentionally a particular attitude; strike a pose; posture. |
| Babbitt |
(often l.c.) a person who is similar to this character in attitude and outlook; philistine. [1/2 definitions] |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. [1/2 definitions] |
| bonhomie |
genial disposition or attitude; affability. |
| Brahminism |
the attitude or behavior characteristic of Brahmins. [1/2 definitions] |
| carpe diem |
(Latin) seize the day; the attitude or advice that one should enjoy today without thought for tomorrow. |
| cheer |
to become more positive in feeling and attitude (usu. fol. by "up"). [1/9 definitions] |
| commercialism |
an attitude characterized by excessive adherence to the goals of gain and profit. [1/2 definitions] |
| compel |
to force or drive to some action or attitude; pressure. [1/3 definitions] |
| concern |
worry, anxiety, or caring attitude. [1/7 definitions] |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. [1/2 definitions] |
| confront |
to face with hostility or an accusing attitude. [1/3 definitions] |
| contrariwise |
with an opposed opinion or attitude; in opposition. [1/2 definitions] |
| counterfeit |
to feign an emotion or attitude. [1/7 definitions] |
| cynicism |
a cynical character, attitude, or quality. |
| defensive |
an attitude of defense; readiness to defend, esp. oneself. [1/6 definitions] |
| disdain |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn. [1/3 definitions] |