mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈta-lə-tē 
plural mentalities
1
: mental power or capacity : intelligence
2
: mode or way of thought : outlook
the imperialist mentality of the nineteenth century—
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most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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Hate, once it is unleashed and legitimized, will spread and mutate, targeting other minorities and vulnerable groups and, eventually, anyone who dares to question the mob mentality.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
This teamwork mentality has many advantages, particularly when their homes are under construction.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Just having that mentality of coming out fast, not getting our beaks wet.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024
That all goes back to having that athlete mentality.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
This teamwork mentality has many advantages, particularly when their homes are under construction.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Just having that mentality of coming out fast, not getting our beaks wet.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024
That all goes back to having that athlete mentality.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural mentalities
1
: mental power : intelligence
2
: a particular way of thinking : outlook
Medical Definition
mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural mentalities
1
: mental power or capacity
2
: mode or way of thought
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