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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MoDOT crews, as well as regular drivers, are getting back into the mindset of what snow can do.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
That mindset positions Dude Magic squarely at the intersection of grooming and lifestyle.
—William Jones, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Kylie continued to speak about how Jason's collaborative mindset shapes their personal life.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
But on the other hand, the mindset to invest in publics and privates is different.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
That mindset carried him through adjustments to his swing path and the elevated strikeout rates that come with attempting to lift the ball more consistently.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
That scrappy, strategic mindset has forced creativity.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Dec. 2025
The rest of the industry can adopt the same mindset.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
Feelings of gratitude shift our mood and mindset in a positive way, and there is always something to be grateful for each day.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
That mindset positions Dude Magic squarely at the intersection of grooming and lifestyle.
—William Jones, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Kylie continued to speak about how Jason's collaborative mindset shapes their personal life.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
But on the other hand, the mindset to invest in publics and privates is different.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
That mindset carried him through adjustments to his swing path and the elevated strikeout rates that come with attempting to lift the ball more consistently.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
That scrappy, strategic mindset has forced creativity.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Dec. 2025
The rest of the industry can adopt the same mindset.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
Feelings of gratitude shift our mood and mindset in a positive way, and there is always something to be grateful for each day.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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