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mind-set

NOUN
mental attitude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude demeanor frame of mind inclination mental state mood perspective philosophy point of view sentiment temperament
STRONG
air approach belief character disposition opinion position stance stand standpoint view
WEAK
mental outlook way of thinking

Example Sentences

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The old ways of thinking are increasingly ignored because they conflict with this gambling mind-set.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

They are time-consuming and costly to produce, and they reinforce a short-term mind-set.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Having played as a striker in her youth football days, the 24-year-old's impressive passing ability, sharp vision and attacking mind-set come as no surprise.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

We all had this mind-set of, “We will do it any costs. We will just wait it out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

This was my mind-set until I met a courageous woman named Cheryl Best.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.