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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Beyond that, winning the division establishes a certain traction, momentum and mindset.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025
That shift in mindset is echoed across the supply chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
Living life to the fullest is a mindset that Hilaria lives by every day.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
The challenge is to develop a new mindset in which the protection and restoration of the natural world is central to government policy, business practices, and everyday life.
—Jane Goodall, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
This simple calendar mindset will help guide you in your planning and plant purchases.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
For so long, that was my mindset, too.
—Refinery29 Staff, Refinery29, 12 Nov. 2025
For authors like Neill, who have spent years living overseas, a greater level of immersion can yield an even greater sense of empathy — which in turn, leads to a desire to help others gain that same mindset.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
That mindset has become the philosophical core of Mercor’s mission.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025
That shift in mindset is echoed across the supply chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
Living life to the fullest is a mindset that Hilaria lives by every day.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
The challenge is to develop a new mindset in which the protection and restoration of the natural world is central to government policy, business practices, and everyday life.
—Jane Goodall, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
This simple calendar mindset will help guide you in your planning and plant purchases.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
For so long, that was my mindset, too.
—Refinery29 Staff, Refinery29, 12 Nov. 2025
For authors like Neill, who have spent years living overseas, a greater level of immersion can yield an even greater sense of empathy — which in turn, leads to a desire to help others gain that same mindset.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
That mindset has become the philosophical core of Mercor’s mission.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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