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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The family approached the new garden with the same long-term mindset that guided the home's restoration.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Channeling an alter ego instead is like stepping into the mindset of someone who doesn't get nervous.
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Amy Morin,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
The same goal, mindset, policies and practices that governed the firm’s operations are still in place but conducted undercover.
—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The players credit him with instilling a tougher, more resilient mindset.
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Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Paraguay’s defensive mindset was only solidified three minutes into first-half stoppage time when their captain was sent off with a red card.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Jones says, describing the character’s mindset.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Are peaches now the perfect example of how pop culture, politics, and perfume merge into something that feels frivolous at first but reveals more about our cultural mindset and mood beyond the initial spritz?
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 June 2026
No matter the situation, Camilo Doval tries to enter every game with the same mindset.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Channeling an alter ego instead is like stepping into the mindset of someone who doesn't get nervous.
—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
The same goal, mindset, policies and practices that governed the firm’s operations are still in place but conducted undercover.
—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The players credit him with instilling a tougher, more resilient mindset.
—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Paraguay’s defensive mindset was only solidified three minutes into first-half stoppage time when their captain was sent off with a red card.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Jones says, describing the character’s mindset.
—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Are peaches now the perfect example of how pop culture, politics, and perfume merge into something that feels frivolous at first but reveals more about our cultural mindset and mood beyond the initial spritz?
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 June 2026
No matter the situation, Camilo Doval tries to enter every game with the same mindset.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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