A negative attitude is a disposition, feeling, or manner that is not constructive, cooperative, or optimistic. It can affect anyone, just about anywhere. For some of us, it's at home. Perhaps you know of someone who has a bad attitude about doing chores. Or maybe it's happened to you at work.

What is a poor attitude?

What Is a Bad Attitude? ... People with bad attitudes are described as: “Aggressive, arrogant, belligerent, blunt, callous, critical, cynical, dishonest, distant, envious, guarded, hostile, indifferent, intolerant, pessimistic, prejudiced, prideful, resentful, rude, sad, selfish, suspicious, unemotional, untrusting.”

What does a poor attitude cause?

A worker with a negative attitude may experience stress-related health problems, low self-esteem, depression and feelings of hopelessness.