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 firm’s ambition to integrate automation and AI reflects a forward-thinking mindset, aiming to enhance efficiency and empower the team to take a more significant role within the company.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Moore sharply criticized that mindset in his ruling.
—Joey Flechas, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
That mindset is a shift from the start of the year, when the consensus forecast was for economic growth to slow so that the Fed can start to cut interest rates.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Lay the groundwork and broaden your mindset to include the possibility that everything is happening for a reason.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The mindset connection between you and your female partner must occur for the female to get fully aroused.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
That mindset paid immediate dividends against New Mexico.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
That mindset drove my first big career pivot two decades ago.
—Brooke Staggs, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
This approach also helps veer away from a restrictive mindset.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Moore sharply criticized that mindset in his ruling.
—Joey Flechas, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
That mindset is a shift from the start of the year, when the consensus forecast was for economic growth to slow so that the Fed can start to cut interest rates.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Lay the groundwork and broaden your mindset to include the possibility that everything is happening for a reason.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The mindset connection between you and your female partner must occur for the female to get fully aroused.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
That mindset paid immediate dividends against New Mexico.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
That mindset drove my first big career pivot two decades ago.
—Brooke Staggs, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
This approach also helps veer away from a restrictive mindset.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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