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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Shifting from a customer evaluation to a customer learning focus requires a new mindset, especially from leaders with a clipboard and stopwatch mentality.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
To save the dollhouse, Gabby will need to lean on a growth mindset, flexible thinking, and the ability to learn from her mistakes.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025
But the experts and philosophers of leisure would suggest that a collective mindset shift is also required.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Her wellness philosophy blends functionality, strength and intentionality and her signature approach fuses strength training, nutrition and mindset coaching to deliver a holistic fitness experience.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2025
My strategic mindset that thinks beyond whats in front of me and looks for what is possible.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
The eight-year pro mirrors London’s ability to tap into a different mindset.
—Hailey Hurst, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
They're now being reminded to rethink that mindset.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Posted from bed by a mindset coach called Kate, the post quickly went viral on TikTok (@alignment_with_koko), amassing over 393,000 views.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
To save the dollhouse, Gabby will need to lean on a growth mindset, flexible thinking, and the ability to learn from her mistakes.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025
But the experts and philosophers of leisure would suggest that a collective mindset shift is also required.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Her wellness philosophy blends functionality, strength and intentionality and her signature approach fuses strength training, nutrition and mindset coaching to deliver a holistic fitness experience.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2025
My strategic mindset that thinks beyond whats in front of me and looks for what is possible.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
The eight-year pro mirrors London’s ability to tap into a different mindset.
—Hailey Hurst, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
They're now being reminded to rethink that mindset.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Posted from bed by a mindset coach called Kate, the post quickly went viral on TikTok (@alignment_with_koko), amassing over 393,000 views.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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