as in sense
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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Recent Examples of mentality
However, this mentality of laziness is rapidly fading.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The 50-day, cross-country journey reinforced his mentality to try racing again.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Despite this mentality, Doval hasn’t kept opponents from scoring often enough this season.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
That’s the kind of mentality Boise State’s edge rushing group for the 2026 season should expect.
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Shaun Goodwin
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The 50-day, cross-country journey reinforced his mentality to try racing again.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Despite this mentality, Doval hasn’t kept opponents from scoring often enough this season.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
That’s the kind of mentality Boise State’s edge rushing group for the 2026 season should expect.
—
Shaun Goodwin
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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None of it was charity in the ordinary sense.
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Swift's history of Fourth of July parties Perhaps another clue why the week of the Fourth of July makes sense for Swift and Kelce's wedding is that the popstar has long been known for throwing elaborate parties over the American holiday.
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The versatility, the intelligence, the playmaking and that ineffable ability to win — the Frenchman was a basketball romantic’s dream.
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As these systems begin to mirror and amplify human intelligence, agency, and even our flaws, the stakes become existential.
Noun
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Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
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His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
Noun
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There are good reasons to do so again, though as contenders acquiring young talent is not a necessity for the Pacers.
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However, Gen Zers also cited reasons for not finding such meaning.
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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