Haltung

Definitions of Haltung
  1. noun
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
    synonyms: Einstellung
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    Akzeptanz, Anerkennung
    the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
    Lebenseinstellung
    a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
    Geneigtheit, Gewogenheit, Hang, Neigung, Sympathie, Tendenz
    an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
    Toleranz
    willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
    Intoleranz
    unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
    Achtung, Wertschätzung
    an attitude of admiration or esteem
    Geringschätzung, Verachtung, Verächtlichkeit
    a disrespectful mental attitude
    Ehrfurcht, Verehrung
    a reverent mental attitude
    Richtung
    a general course along which something has a tendency to develop
    Befangenheit
    an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
    Unbefangenheit
    an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
    Beschränktheit
    an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
    Borniertheit, Uneinsichtigkeit
    the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
    Fanatismus
    excessive intolerance of opposing views
    Aspekt, Auffassung, Betrachtungsweise, Blickpunkt, Blickrichtung, Blickwinkel, Gesichtspunkt, Perspektive, Vorstellung
    a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
    Sichtweise
    a mental position from which things are viewed
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    Kenntnis, Kunde, Wissen
    the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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