Grundhaltung
basic attitude, fundamental stance
noun GROONT-hal-toong Rare
Usage Note
Grundhaltung refers to a person's underlying, often tacit orientation toward the world or a situation — deeper than a Meinung (opinion) and more stable than a Stimmung (mood). Common in philosophical and educational contexts.
Examples
"Seine Grundhaltung gegenüber anderen Menschen ist von Vertrauen geprägt."
Natural Translation
His fundamental stance toward other people is shaped by trust.
Literal Translation
His basic attitude toward other people is shaped by trust.
Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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