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houding — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • attitude noun A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
  • bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
  • demean verb To lower someone's dignity or make them seem less worthy of respect.
  • posture noun The way someone holds and positions their body, especially while sitting or standing.
  • stance noun The way someone stands, including their posture and the position of their feet.

Senses

houding is used for these senses in English:

  • attitude The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
  • attitude (figurative) Disposition or state of mind.
  • bearing One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
  • demean (obsolete) Behavior; conduct; bearing; demeanor.
  • postural Relating to posture.
  • posture (rare) The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.
  • stance The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.

attitude — full definition

  1. noun A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
  2. noun A physical posture or way of holding the body.
  3. noun Confident or defiant behavior, sometimes seen as rude or uncooperative.

bearing — full definition

  1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
  2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
  3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
  4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.

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