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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"He obviously knows the mindset and mentality," she says.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Living in California these past months, I’ve had to adjust my normal mindset.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

‘If you think huge, you will expand your vision and motivate yourself to go beyond perceived limitations. It’s not the money, it’s the mindset.’

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

That mindset is shifting as Louisville-area home prices rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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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