mindset
noun
mind·set
ˈmīn(d)-ˌset 
variants
or less commonly mind-set
plural mindsets also mind-sets
1
: a mental attitude or inclination
politicians trying to determine the mindset of voters
It isn't only the freshness of the fruit that makes breakfast in California restaurants outstanding. It's an attitude, a morning mindset, a desire to start the day in a leisurely, luxurious manner.—
Jane and Michael Stern
Jane and Michael Stern2
: a fixed state of mind
His mind-set does not allow for new situations.
The German military thought they were being honorable, and this wasn't an excuse—this was their complete mindset.—William Vollman
William VollmanExamples of mindset in a Sentence
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The Power of Gratitude and Self-Compassion Gratitude and self-compassion are powerful tools that can transform your mindset at year’s end.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Traveling and exploring is so important for shaping character—integrity, mindset, and more.
—Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
Read on to get a taste of Maya's mindset in an exclusive excerpt shared with PEOPLE.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The team’s pattern of drafting college hitters who should move quickly says that that is not their mindset, so go spend some of Arte’s money.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Ballooning costs have played a large role in a changing mindset, according to Candi Clouse, a vice president at Implan.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s also a pair of episodes telling the oral history of the project and Cole’s mindset at that point in his career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
One of the most important ways to help your child succeed is to promote a positive, can-do mindset.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
That'd be a rarity in today's college game with top picks, but Coach Prime has a different mindset.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Traveling and exploring is so important for shaping character—integrity, mindset, and more.
—Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
Read on to get a taste of Maya's mindset in an exclusive excerpt shared with PEOPLE.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The team’s pattern of drafting college hitters who should move quickly says that that is not their mindset, so go spend some of Arte’s money.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Ballooning costs have played a large role in a changing mindset, according to Candi Clouse, a vice president at Implan.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s also a pair of episodes telling the oral history of the project and Cole’s mindset at that point in his career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
One of the most important ways to help your child succeed is to promote a positive, can-do mindset.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
That'd be a rarity in today's college game with top picks, but Coach Prime has a different mindset.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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