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mindset

[mahynd-set] / ˈmaɪndˌsɛt /
NOUN
mental attitude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude demeanor ethos frame of mind inclination mental state mentality mood perspective philosophy point of view sentiment temperament
STRONG
air approach belief character disposition opinion position stance stand standpoint view
WEAK
mental outlook mind psyche way of thinking what makes someone tick where head is at

Example Sentences

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This is a very special mindset for an attacking player.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

As for her own mindset, Wilkinson has moved on from her Playboy days and is committed to her work in real estate so that others will do the same.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I just think her professor mindset was triggered by some of Wang’s answers.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

A former Tennessee star, Lawson brings Summitt’s brand crackling intensity to Duke, a mindset that she’s said calls for supreme confidence, chasing excellence and holding oneself to an all-around standard of success.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Yet when language scholars try to debunk the spurious rules, the dichotomizing mindset imagines that they are trying to abolish all standards of good writing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker