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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—
John Davies
Synonyms
Examples of mentality in a Sentence
most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
Recent Examples on the Web
Advertisement Both players are examples of what’s typically called a bulldog mentality.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
Hoping for the Little Engine That Could mentality is not going to cut it.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
Hayes says that this mentality also impacted his approach to finding professional success.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 May 2024
Howard senior Joey Ensor can pinpoint the exact moment his mentality shifted.
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Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing mentality
Dictionary Entries Near mentality
Cite this Entry
“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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