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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International companies must overcome these cognitive voids and focus on adapting their product offering at China speed, which will often require influencing the more traditional mindset and slower pace of Western head office senior management.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Add in that the Food and Drug Administration appeared to side against safe and effective medicine by cancelling the meeting of the committee tasked with identifying the strains for next season’s influenza vaccines is just more evidence that the crazy anti-science mindset is taking hold.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
Interestingly, her traditional mindset and authoritative influence could very well hinder whether Brisbane operates with 22nd-century ambition.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Scaling a business is its own trick, though, requiring management able to operate with a small-company mindset while laying the groundwork to get big.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
With the right mindset, an entry-level role can fulfill you just as much as your dream job, says Indeed CEO Chris Hyams.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Even though the Chiefs were exposed at left tackle in a subsequent 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Veach said the result didn’t change his overall mindset regarding the team’s needs.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Our current mindset on putting in effort further adds to this myth.
—Daisy Maldonado, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Hoiberg spent time after the 89-72 loss at Penn State last Wednesday working to repair the Huskers’ mindsets.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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London School Of Economics, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Add in that the Food and Drug Administration appeared to side against safe and effective medicine by cancelling the meeting of the committee tasked with identifying the strains for next season’s influenza vaccines is just more evidence that the crazy anti-science mindset is taking hold.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
Interestingly, her traditional mindset and authoritative influence could very well hinder whether Brisbane operates with 22nd-century ambition.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Scaling a business is its own trick, though, requiring management able to operate with a small-company mindset while laying the groundwork to get big.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
With the right mindset, an entry-level role can fulfill you just as much as your dream job, says Indeed CEO Chris Hyams.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Even though the Chiefs were exposed at left tackle in a subsequent 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Veach said the result didn’t change his overall mindset regarding the team’s needs.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Our current mindset on putting in effort further adds to this myth.
—Daisy Maldonado, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Hoiberg spent time after the 89-72 loss at Penn State last Wednesday working to repair the Huskers’ mindsets.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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