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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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This mindset can pressure boys to adhere to unrealistic standards of strength and withdraw emotionally rather than expressing themselves or asking for help.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
This mindset extends to Finnish workplace culture in two ways.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
What sets me apart is my ability to build coalitions, solve problems, and lead with a ‘people over politics’ mindset.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
And that kind of sparked me, not only to get out of the country — that mindset — and think out of the box and explore more genres.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
This has been changing as more global companies are coming in, and the mindset is changing.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2025
Researchers credited the country’s strong social support systems, high trust levels and a less materialistic mindset.
—Jade Walker, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
This should probably be the mindset that extends all the way down the bench.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
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Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This mindset can pressure boys to adhere to unrealistic standards of strength and withdraw emotionally rather than expressing themselves or asking for help.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
This mindset extends to Finnish workplace culture in two ways.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
What sets me apart is my ability to build coalitions, solve problems, and lead with a ‘people over politics’ mindset.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
And that kind of sparked me, not only to get out of the country — that mindset — and think out of the box and explore more genres.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
This has been changing as more global companies are coming in, and the mindset is changing.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2025
Researchers credited the country’s strong social support systems, high trust levels and a less materialistic mindset.
—Jade Walker, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
This should probably be the mindset that extends all the way down the bench.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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