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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
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Stephen Zagor, food and restaurant consultant and adjunct assistant professor of business at the Columbia Business School, told Fortune that bad attitudes toward fast-food companies are an extension of the mentality so many have about the economy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 May 2024
The 21-year-old recalls a lack of confidence in students exploring their potential career aspirations early on, whether that be as producers or singers, and how now their mentality has done a complete 180 with a strong belief in themselves and their crafts.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 May 2024
Have After-Dinner Drinks For a sleepy town that formerly lived by a lights-out-by-eight mentality, there are plenty of places to imbibe, from a few local breweries to Tin Whiskey Southern Kitchen & Still, one of the newest additions to the food scene.
—Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
Vermes, a longtime veteran of playing and coaching in Major League Soccer, also said his players possess the mentality to turn around their unsightly start: two wins, five losses, five draws.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing mentality
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Cite this Entry
“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 6 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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