What is ostrich attitude?

Ostrich attitude or burying one's head in the sand is an expression used to define a person's unwillingness to acknowledge negative emotions, facts or situations. It comes from the belief that the ostrich buries its head in the sand when it comes across a threat or problem. While this is not true of real ostriches, the term is often used in psychology and everyday conversations to describe individuals who ignore difficulties and pretend that everything is fine. It highlights a lack of maturity, honesty and accountability in people who adopt this behaviour.