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Attitude_description [experiencer_state]
The lexical units in this frame are descriptions of a Cognizer's Attitude about or outlook on a State_of_affairs.
Carl|Cog is becoming more|Deg pessimistic about the negotiations|State every day.
The benefits of cluelessness come from living in a society where people|Cog take an optimistic view|Att of life|State.
The State_of_affairs can be expressed without a Cognizer in many cases, as shown in the following:
The situation|State is fairly|Deg grim at the moment.
Carl|Cog is becoming more|Deg pessimistic about the negotiations|State every day.
The benefits of cluelessness come from living in a society where people|Cog take an optimistic view|Att of life|State.
The State_of_affairs can be expressed without a Cognizer in many cases, as shown in the following:
The situation|State is fairly|Deg grim at the moment.
Properties
- ID
- #2713
- Entry
- frm_attitude_description
- Namespace
- Experiential.Experiencer_state
- FrameNet version
- Attitude_description (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Attitude_description
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attitude |
The outlook or viewpoint expressed by the Cognizer.
Michelle had a somewhat negative outlook on the direction her life was heading. |
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| Cognizer |
The person whose Attitude about a State_of_affairs is being expressed.
Americans|Cog are optimistic despite the climbing unemployment rate. |
category
sentient
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| State_of_affairs |
An event, topic, or situation about which the Cognizer has an Attitude.
The economy|State looks quite grim at this moment. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Cognizer
State_of_affairs
Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The degree of the Attitude description.
The team was very|Deg hopeful about the prospective victory. |
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| Time |
The Time interval during which the Cognizer has the Attitude about the State_of_affairs.
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (7)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dark.a | — | FN: having a depressed or gloomy attitude |
| hopeful.a | — | FN: having an optimistic outlook; being full of hope |
| hopeless.a | — | FN: having a pessimistic outloock; lacking hope |
| negative.a | — | FN: having a pessimistic outlook |
| optimistic.a | — | FN: having a good outlook |
| pessimistic.a | — | FN: having a bad outlook |
| positive.a | — | FN: having an optimistic outlook |
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