attitude to + thing
Showing someone's opinion about something
Use attitude to before a topic, policy, idea, or activity.
His attitude to change is positive.
Using prepositions with attitude
Attitude commonly appears with prepositions such as to, toward, and in. The phrases of attitude and in attitude have different grammatical roles and are not usually interchangeable.
Quick answer
Which is correct: of attitude or in attitude?
In attitude is possible when describing a manner or posture, especially after a verb such as differ or change. Of attitude usually appears as part of a larger noun phrase such as a matter of attitude or difference of attitude, not as a fixed combination with attitude itself.
The two managers differ in attitude toward remote work.
There was a clear difference of attitude between the teams.
Her success depends largely on attitude.
There was a clear difference of attitude between the teams.
Her success depends largely on attitude.
Choose the pattern by meaning
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
attitude toward/towards + person or thing
Describing feelings or behaviour toward someone
Toward and towards are both standard.
The company improved its attitude toward customers.
in attitude
Describing a difference in manner or outlook
In attitude functions as an adjunct meaning in outlook, behaviour, or approach.
The sisters are similar in appearance but different in attitude.
matter of attitude
Referring to attitude as the deciding factor
Of attitude can appear after another noun in a larger expression.
Success is often a matter of attitude.
See the difference in context
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Construction
Example
Meaning
in attitude
They differ in attitude toward risk.
Standard when describing a type of difference or manner.
of attitude
The survey showed a shift of attitude among voters.
Possible inside a larger noun phrase, not usually a fixed pairing.
attitude to
Her attitude to deadlines is strict.
Standard for opinions about something.
attitude toward
His attitude toward interns was respectful.
Standard for behaviour or feelings toward someone.
Common mistakes
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Using of attitude as a general replacement
Of attitude is not normally used directly after a verb where attitude itself is the main noun.
✕ They differ of attitude. ✓ They differ in attitude.Missing the usual preposition after attitude
Attitude often needs to, toward, or towards to introduce the topic.
✕ Her attitude the project is negative. ✓ Her attitude to the project is negative.Confusing in attitude with location
In attitude refers to outlook or manner, not physical position.
✓ The teams are very different in attitude.Quick practice
Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
1. The employees differ ___ attitude toward overtime.
2. Her attitude ___ customers has improved.
3. It is largely a matter ___ attitude.
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Frequently asked questions
Is in attitude grammatically correct?
Yes. It is used in expressions such as differ in attitude or similar in attitude.
Can I say of attitude?
Yes, but usually inside a larger phrase such as change of attitude or matter of attitude.
What prepositions are most common with attitude?
The most common are to, toward, and towards.
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