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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So, what can be done to change the mindset of this up-and-coming generation?
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 May 2024
Flipping the mindset of an on-the-go trip to Orlando, there’s no need to leave this property that feels like a private island.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
What were yours and Gunna’s mindsets like while working on One of Wun?
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 May 2024
Bezos’ mindset has since come under fire as his company and net worth grew.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 15 May 2024
By cultivating a mindset driven by intrinsic desires rather than external pressures, individuals can chart their course with clarity and conviction, unencumbered by the whims of external influence.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
That helped me a lot to keep my mindset and focus on what’s really important, which is my career as actor, and helps me to not get super distracted by the noise.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
The government also appears to be trying to scare DINKs into changing their mindset.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The mindset Chase Stokes embraced going into his first Met Gala: Be himself.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 May 2024
Flipping the mindset of an on-the-go trip to Orlando, there’s no need to leave this property that feels like a private island.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
What were yours and Gunna’s mindsets like while working on One of Wun?
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 May 2024
Bezos’ mindset has since come under fire as his company and net worth grew.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 15 May 2024
By cultivating a mindset driven by intrinsic desires rather than external pressures, individuals can chart their course with clarity and conviction, unencumbered by the whims of external influence.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
That helped me a lot to keep my mindset and focus on what’s really important, which is my career as actor, and helps me to not get super distracted by the noise.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
The government also appears to be trying to scare DINKs into changing their mindset.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The mindset Chase Stokes embraced going into his first Met Gala: Be himself.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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