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

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“Manifest Destiny gets coined as a term, and you had this nationalist, expansionist mindset.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Normal is a mindset,” he said, calling his attitude pragmatic and a recognition of the intense work and stress his staff has been under for months.

From The Wall Street Journal

"She isn't the most talented athlete I have ever seen. The difference between Keely and a lot of others is mindset, she can get the best out of herself on a daily basis."

From BBC

For her second Olympic Games, the 20-year-old skater approached things with a "completely different" mindset compared to Beijing.

From Barron's

"I think everyone had the same mindset of, all right, the main thing is just to get through to Super Eights," said Bethell.

From Barron's

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