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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From biotech breakthroughs to billiards, Brian Gossett continues to expand his vision—proving that with the right mindset, there are no limits to where opportunity can lead.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Think In Years, Not Quarters Organizations should not approach digital traceability with a short-term mindset.
—Florent Bouguin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Weekly recommendations for your career mindset, curated by IndieWire Senior Editor Christian Zilko.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025
Actors have not been consulted, but the duo like Wyatt Russell, who not only starred in Goon: Last of the Enforcers but played goalie in Europe, and so would understand both movement and the mindset.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2025
In her classes, Richards helps ease the natural nerves that come with stripping down, guiding participants toward a mindset of empowerment.
—Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
The mindset is quite simply, if there’s a bad guy, find the bad guy.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Trying to get rumors of a remake buzzing, or just getting into the Halloween mindset early?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Many people have therefore adopted an automation mindset, in their desire either to evangelize AI or to warn against it.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Think In Years, Not Quarters Organizations should not approach digital traceability with a short-term mindset.
—Florent Bouguin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Weekly recommendations for your career mindset, curated by IndieWire Senior Editor Christian Zilko.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025
Actors have not been consulted, but the duo like Wyatt Russell, who not only starred in Goon: Last of the Enforcers but played goalie in Europe, and so would understand both movement and the mindset.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2025
In her classes, Richards helps ease the natural nerves that come with stripping down, guiding participants toward a mindset of empowerment.
—Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
The mindset is quite simply, if there’s a bad guy, find the bad guy.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Trying to get rumors of a remake buzzing, or just getting into the Halloween mindset early?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Many people have therefore adopted an automation mindset, in their desire either to evangelize AI or to warn against it.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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