Definitions

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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Having a good experience when you're sober depends a lot on your mindset.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

We call this the listening to learn mindset.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

This odd mindset was there for other people observing Silicon Valley at the time to see — but no one seemed to notice, or at least not enough to speak out.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Such a mindset breeds short-term thinking and risks creating a culture of resentment rather than one of renewal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

If you were born in the 1820s you were too old: your mindset was shaped by the pre-Civil War paradigm.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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