Shows some resistance to work attitudes (7)
I believe the answer is:
opposes
'shows some resistance' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'work attitudes' is the wordplay.
'work' becomes 'op' (abbreviation for opus).
'attitudes' becomes 'poses' (I've seen this in other clues).
'op'+'poses'='OPPOSES'
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for opposes that I've seen before include "Stands against" , "Goes against" , "Disagrees with and attempts to prevent" , "Strongly disapproves" , "Counters" .)