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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And then with personnel, that’s just kind of a testament to the alignment — one, to Amari’s mindset, but also to the staff.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
This dynamic gets to the heart of the problem with the measurement-first mindset that now dominates our profession.
—Andrew Thomas, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
While the Jet business itself was shuttered in 2020, the deal brought along founder Marc Lore and a new mindset to Walmart.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Others, however, supported the idea that the expensive machines may be the first step to changing mindsets.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
These include adopting a can-do mindset, managing your brand, networking, finding allies and being your authentic self while setting clear boundaries.
—Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
America’s top foreign policy priority should be to reverse the Russian leader’s mindset by increasing military sales to Ukraine — which the Europeans will pay for.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
The Sag Sun now highlights your value systems, money mindset, and self-esteem for the next four weeks.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025
America’s top foreign policy priority should be to reverse the Russian leader’s mindset by increasing military sales to Ukraine — which the Europeans will pay for.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
This dynamic gets to the heart of the problem with the measurement-first mindset that now dominates our profession.
—Andrew Thomas, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
While the Jet business itself was shuttered in 2020, the deal brought along founder Marc Lore and a new mindset to Walmart.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Others, however, supported the idea that the expensive machines may be the first step to changing mindsets.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
These include adopting a can-do mindset, managing your brand, networking, finding allies and being your authentic self while setting clear boundaries.
—Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
America’s top foreign policy priority should be to reverse the Russian leader’s mindset by increasing military sales to Ukraine — which the Europeans will pay for.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
The Sag Sun now highlights your value systems, money mindset, and self-esteem for the next four weeks.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025
America’s top foreign policy priority should be to reverse the Russian leader’s mindset by increasing military sales to Ukraine — which the Europeans will pay for.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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