bad attitude
Chip on shoulder
Bad attitude describes a disposition of hostility, defiance, or chronic negativity.
Someone with a bad attitude resists authority, complains readily, or approaches situations with contempt rather than cooperation: She was fired for her bad attitude.
The phrase often appears in evaluations of employees or students who are technically competent but difficult to work with.
In some contexts, bad attitude signals admirable nonconformity: Punk rock was built on bad attitude.
- negativityDisposition toward pessimism
- bad vibesInstinctive discomfort signal
- negative energyPessimistic or draining mood
- rudenessDisrespectful social behavior
- conflictOpposition between parties
rebellion · talking back · cynicism · defiance · insubordination · chip on shoulder · eye-rolling · rolling eyes · stink eye · sarcasm · mistrust · passive-aggressiveness · complaining · arrogance · stubbornness · snarkiness · entitlement · dismissiveness
- career mistakesburning bridges, job hopping, bad reference, missed deadline, blaming others
- grumpinessgrumpiness, crankiness, moodiness, sullenness, grouchiness
- turn-offsick, red flag, red flags, dealbreaker, dealbreakers
- career killersburnout, firing, layoff, job loss, demotion
bad attitudepositive attitude
positive outlook · can-do attitude · optimism · positivity · cheerfulness
bad attitudeteam spirit
Shared enthusiasm among members
professionalism · cooperativeness · good sportsmanship · respectfulness · congeniality
bad attitudeteam player
One who collaborates willingly
professionalism · cooperative spirit · coachability · receptiveness · good sportsmanship