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 day after that loss, per team sources, Brunson approached the team before practice about needing to re-shift the collective mindset.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Clay rewards patience, construction, discipline, which mirror Fonseca’s mindset.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
That shift in mindset is important.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
In sports, especially, where career timelines are often compressed, the difference between abrupt endings and seamless transitions usually comes down to this kind of enterprise mindset.
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
That mindset will matter even more in the postseason, where Birmingham hopes to turn its West Valley League title into a City Section championship run.
—Jenna Parsio, Daily News, 8 May 2026
As people have increasingly begun to prioritize protective health measures, protein powders have evolved alongside this mindset into a practical tool for achieving a more comprehensive approach to both fitness and general wellness.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The idea that loyalty is thicker than blood and how even differing beliefs or different mindsets can still create such a rich friendship.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Las Olsen, chief economist at Danske Bank, said Novo has undertaken a mindset shift to do battle in the United States, its largest market.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Clay rewards patience, construction, discipline, which mirror Fonseca’s mindset.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
That shift in mindset is important.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
In sports, especially, where career timelines are often compressed, the difference between abrupt endings and seamless transitions usually comes down to this kind of enterprise mindset.
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
That mindset will matter even more in the postseason, where Birmingham hopes to turn its West Valley League title into a City Section championship run.
—Jenna Parsio, Daily News, 8 May 2026
As people have increasingly begun to prioritize protective health measures, protein powders have evolved alongside this mindset into a practical tool for achieving a more comprehensive approach to both fitness and general wellness.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The idea that loyalty is thicker than blood and how even differing beliefs or different mindsets can still create such a rich friendship.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Las Olsen, chief economist at Danske Bank, said Novo has undertaken a mindset shift to do battle in the United States, its largest market.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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