Nonattitude

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A belief made up ad hoc by someone who does not actually have an opinion on the subject.

    "A major problem with polling is that people often give nonattitudes when asked about their political preferences."

Example

More examples

"A major problem with polling is that people often give nonattitudes when asked about their political preferences."

Etymology

From non- + attitude.

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