C. Attitude. Definition of attitude1: the arrangement of the parts of a body or figure : posture depicted her in a reclining attitude2: a position assumed for a specific purpose a threatening attitude3: a ballet position similar to the arabesque in which the raised leg is bent at the knee4a : a mental position with regard to a fact or state a helpful attitudeb : a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state a negative attitude an optimistic attitude5: the position of a craft (such as an aircraft or spacecraft) determined by the relationship between its axes and a reference datum (such as the horizon or a particular star)6: an bodily state of readiness to respond in a characteristic way to a stimulus (such as an object, concept, or situation)7a : a negative or hostile state of mindb : a cool, cocky, defiant, or arrogant manner