mindset

or mind-set

[ mahynd-set ]

noun

1. a fixed attitude, disposition, or mood:

   His conservative mindset sometimes causes him to miss out on important opportunities.

   Her judgmental mindset has cost her a number of friendships.

2. an intention or inclination:

   I'm not sure what her mindset will be when you ask her about her plans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mindset¹

First recorded in 1905–10; mind ( def ) + set ( def )

Example Sentences

“Our mindset is that its 0-0 after every quarter. We always play like we just started the game and never take our foot off the gas.”

From Los Angeles Times

“That’s our mindset. We’re gonna challenge them, we’re going to get up tight on tight on them and make them earn it.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If you learn to be kind and open in those early years, if you learn that growth mindset way of thinking, that becomes your behavior for the rest of your life. And if we can create an environment and create these various shows and these various different streams of content that just make the world 1% kinder, 5% kinder, 10% kinder ... we’re going to seize that opportunity.”

From Los Angeles Times

What mindset do you encourage people attending Suppa Club to bring?

From Los Angeles Times

“His mindset, his technique, his approach to the game. … Guys that always kind of find the ball. Real-deal football players.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• attitude
• demeanor
• ethos
• frame of mind
• inclination
• mental state
• mentality
• mood
• perspective
• philosophy
• point of view
• sentiment
• temperament