positive attitude — optimistic view
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A way of thinking where you focus on the good side of situations and expect things to turn out well.
Say it like a native
Textbook She maintains an optimistic and constructive outlook.
Native She's got a really positive attitude.
The formal version is a school-report cliché; 'positive attitude' is the natural pairing.
Pattern: have/maintain/show a positive attitude (towards/to something)
In use
- Even when she faces challenges, Maria always has a positive attitude.daily life
- In my opinion, having a positive attitude is important because it helps people deal with stress and overcome difficulties in life.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Keep a positivity attitude.
✓ Keep a positive attitude.
'Positive' is the adjective; 'positivity' is the noun.
Common collocations
a positive attitude— a positive attitude, keep, a positive outlook, stay positive
Don't confuse it
Contrast with 'negative attitude,' which means expecting bad outcomes or focusing on problems.