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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Market leaders are embracing the mindset that digital transformation is an iterative process.
—Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The takeaway is that our deer hunting culture is shifting further toward a conservation mindset and prioritizing herd health over the long term.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 23 Jan. 2025
The Dodgers, though, also are schooling opponents with a relentless mindset not enough rival ownerships share.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Are there vegan main dishes that can shake up this mindset?
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
That’s kind of my mindset in hard times, good times, bad times.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Read more about changing your mindset around cooking, plus get a recipe to make a bean salad here.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
This doesn’t mean changing your personality but rather framing your message in a way that aligns with their mindset.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Each of them allows your mind to move into a more neutral mindset, taking it away from all the stressors and negative thoughts of the day.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
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Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The takeaway is that our deer hunting culture is shifting further toward a conservation mindset and prioritizing herd health over the long term.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 23 Jan. 2025
The Dodgers, though, also are schooling opponents with a relentless mindset not enough rival ownerships share.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Are there vegan main dishes that can shake up this mindset?
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
That’s kind of my mindset in hard times, good times, bad times.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Read more about changing your mindset around cooking, plus get a recipe to make a bean salad here.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
This doesn’t mean changing your personality but rather framing your message in a way that aligns with their mindset.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Each of them allows your mind to move into a more neutral mindset, taking it away from all the stressors and negative thoughts of the day.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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