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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

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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

“We’re confident we can help Kenvue improve execution….Our lean operating mind-set will drive significant cost synergies, unlocking significant capacity to invest back into the business and create significant shareholder value.”

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 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

It took me a long time to flip from this really insecure, scarcity mind-set, where I truly believed that if somebody else got something that I wanted, it meant they were winning and I lost.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2025

I was not interested in the Hell’s Angels, but the larger question that concerned me was whether we had, as Strini suggested, become stuck in a mind-set that was no longer revolutionary.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela