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

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

This change in mind-set fits within a broader cultural arc that includes the “Buddha-like” attitude and the “lying flat” movement—rejections of relentless competition in favor of detachment.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 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

We must also get rid of the mind-set that puts black men “in the box.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

mind-set

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