Definition of mentality
mentalities
1 : mental power or capacity : intelligence
2 : mode or way of thought : outlook the imperialist mentality of the nineteenth century — John Davies
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most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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Because the 28-year-old believes races are defined by mentality, to the extent that they are largely settled before swimmers have even entered the pool.
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First passed in 2005, Florida’s controversial self-defense law has been criticized for fostering a shoot-first mentality – and giving killers a pass at justice.
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Even Tesla's over-the-air updates for its vehicles reveal a mentality that changes both product development and customer experience.
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Another key goal of the new rules is to help doctors become more invested in their patients by avoiding a shift-work mentality.
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But there is a contend-now mentality that seems to have overtaken the NBA, and as such, the proliferation of teams that believe the only way to win isn’t through development of draft picks but by hoping to craft the next super team-cum-dynasty.
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Voo is not a secondhand store, but Hofmann curates its selection with this Berliner mentality—the one that allows thrift shops to thrive.
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Competing against ESPN, however, he was fueled by an us-vs.-them mentality.
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Cozying up to the prince and princess of Trump’s court makes sense, particularly for leaders either familiar with the princeling mentality or perplexed by the man in the Oval Office.
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First Known Use of mentality
1691
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