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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Advertisement He’s embraced the expectations that produce that mindset.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
The same mindset and general acceptance of secrecy in foreign affairs can be transplanted into domestic affairs (such as during Watergate).
—Michael Szalma, Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2024
The two things Smith & Nephew needs more than anything is a long-term mindset and operational improvements.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 13 July 2024
At least that seemed to be the mindset back in the 1980s.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024
Perkins builds out the atmosphere and aesthetics perfectly, pushing the viewer into Lee’s nervy mindset and making her work feel oppressive.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 11 July 2024
Society as a whole and individuals on their own have the power to change this mindset, to raise children to embrace healthier versions of masculinity, and to break the cycle of harm that toxic masculinity perpetuates.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 11 July 2024
Talk about how that shaped you and your mindset in terms of as an entrepreneur.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 July 2024
Isaac Boots is entering a new era with Mindset Wellness as a cofounder and chief mindset officer.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 9 July 2024
Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
The same mindset and general acceptance of secrecy in foreign affairs can be transplanted into domestic affairs (such as during Watergate).
—Michael Szalma, Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2024
The two things Smith & Nephew needs more than anything is a long-term mindset and operational improvements.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 13 July 2024
At least that seemed to be the mindset back in the 1980s.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024
Perkins builds out the atmosphere and aesthetics perfectly, pushing the viewer into Lee’s nervy mindset and making her work feel oppressive.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 11 July 2024
Society as a whole and individuals on their own have the power to change this mindset, to raise children to embrace healthier versions of masculinity, and to break the cycle of harm that toxic masculinity perpetuates.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 11 July 2024
Talk about how that shaped you and your mindset in terms of as an entrepreneur.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 July 2024
Isaac Boots is entering a new era with Mindset Wellness as a cofounder and chief mindset officer.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 9 July 2024
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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