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
Becoming a world champion, as opposed to a juvenile with a skate-park mentality and a face like a Disney prince.
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Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
While road mentality might be one of Missouri’s biggest obstacles right now, the Tigers still have to focus on the opponent, too.
—Ally Schiepp, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
But don't expect anyone on the Lions to ever disagree with their coach's mentality.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
For decades, Italian soccer had been defined by catenaccio, a defense-first system and mentality.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
While road mentality might be one of Missouri’s biggest obstacles right now, the Tigers still have to focus on the opponent, too.
—Ally Schiepp, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
But don't expect anyone on the Lions to ever disagree with their coach's mentality.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
For decades, Italian soccer had been defined by catenaccio, a defense-first system and mentality.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mentality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentality
Noun
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Much of the crowd has–or knows someone who has, contributed to the sense of community that permeates the space.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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As a three-term Mecklenburg County commissioner, my daily concern is delivering common-sense solutions to our problems as efficiently as possible to keep the tax rate low.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An array of former intelligence and law enforcement officials have received subpoenas in the investigation.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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About 13 million barrels per day of crude oil transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, accounting for roughly 31% of global seaborne crude flows, data provided by market intelligence firm Kpler showed.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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Duncan will recur as Mimir, a cheery fellow from Celtic lands with an expansive intellect, a quick wit and a good head on his shoulders.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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What came to him naturally was his intellect.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lawmakers in New Mexico also cited the intense immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota as a reason to limit cooperation with ICE.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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While Western thought often separates the two, in Chinese culture, emotion and reason are more deeply intertwined.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentality. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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