Synonyms of mentality

mentality

noun

men-ˈta-lə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sense
• intelligence
• intellect
• reason
• talent
• brain(s)
• intellectuality
• gray matter
• smarts
• brainpower
• aptitude
• intellectualism
• wit
• mind
• wisdom
• insight
• perception
• headpiece
• brilliance
• judgement
• acumen
• judgment
• astuteness
• alertness
• discernment
• braininess
• apprehension
• highbrowism
• perspicacity
• common sense
• eggheadedness
• horse sense
• skull
• percipience
• mother wit
• sagacity
• sapience
• discriminability
• head

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• idiocy
• density
• stupidity
• slowness
• dullness
• foolishness
• feeblemindedness
• dulness
• imbecility
• dumbness
• fatuity
• senselessness
• denseness
• simpleness
• dopiness
• doltishness
• half-wittedness

Examples of mentality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The mentality that people at the top of organizations have is also [important]. —Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024

Being here, there isn’t the hustle mentality and the constant stress and anxiety that is so prevalent in the U.S. —Tiffany Grant, Contributor, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024

The Bears defense has the mentality of being an elite, flamethrowing closer for this team. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024

Applying For Jobs During The September & October Surge While keeping the back-to-school mentality in mind, treat job hunting like homework. —Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 26 Sep. 2024