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
John DaviesExamples of mentality in a Sentence
most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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The Dolphins’ entire culture — play-calling, locker room mentality, on-field attitude, personnel acquisition — must lean more toward being tougher.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Increasingly, thanks to changing demographics and a growing desire for a less-frenzied daily routine, there are also more folks seeking to put down permanent roots here, which has led to a boomtown mentality in places.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
If only there were a Hall of Fame coach with New York pizzazz, a win-now mentality, already under the Knicks’ nose … who might still regret leaving them 40 years ago.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Good leaders and employees have a solutions mentality curated by a spirit of imagination.
—Megan Leasher, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Increasingly, thanks to changing demographics and a growing desire for a less-frenzied daily routine, there are also more folks seeking to put down permanent roots here, which has led to a boomtown mentality in places.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
If only there were a Hall of Fame coach with New York pizzazz, a win-now mentality, already under the Knicks’ nose … who might still regret leaving them 40 years ago.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Good leaders and employees have a solutions mentality curated by a spirit of imagination.
—Megan Leasher, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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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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