mind·set
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variants:
or less commonly mind-set
plural mindsets also mind-sets
Definition of mindset
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: 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
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: 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
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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mind-set
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Medical Definition of mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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The first known use of mindset was in 1909
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