mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈta-lə-tē 
plural mentalities
1
: mental power or capacity : intelligence
2
: mode or way of thought : outlook
the imperialist mentality of the nineteenth century—
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most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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There is an acceptance of Watkins’ frankness, given no top player has a mentality that welcomes being second-best.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 12 May 2025
This simple, yet profound acronym represents a mindset shift–the antithesis of the FOMO mentality.
—Essence, 12 May 2025
His unwise challenge of an Evander Kane goal in Game 3 started the deluge, and the combination of his reluctance to use the guys at the end of his bench and a prevent defense mentality certainly didn’t help as the Oilers consistently outplayed the Kings in the third period and beyond.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Central Connecticut, which has six conference championships this year, is an example of what can be achieved at this level with a can-do mentality.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 12 May 2025
This simple, yet profound acronym represents a mindset shift–the antithesis of the FOMO mentality.
—Essence, 12 May 2025
His unwise challenge of an Evander Kane goal in Game 3 started the deluge, and the combination of his reluctance to use the guys at the end of his bench and a prevent defense mentality certainly didn’t help as the Oilers consistently outplayed the Kings in the third period and beyond.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Central Connecticut, which has six conference championships this year, is an example of what can be achieved at this level with a can-do mentality.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural mentalities
1
: mental power : intelligence
2
: a particular way of thinking : outlook
Medical Definition
mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural mentalities
1
: mental power or capacity
2
: mode or way of thought
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