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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This requires both a flexible mindset and robust systems.
—Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Finally, one of your suggestions is connect with other parents with similar mindsets on phones/social media before your kids get to middle school.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 22 July 2025
That is the mindset from the front office and that includes each and every possibility.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
All along the way, the designer has been fueled by an engineer-like mindset and methods, always on the hunt for technical feats and newness.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
But still showing up at the ballpark, and not participating, watching, that’s a different mindset, psyche than being at home.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 July 2025
By the time the Leo New Moon strikes on the 24th, you’re being asked to reset your entire money mindset.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 20 July 2025
Mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety or addiction don’t resolve through mindset shifts alone.
—Ranju Kunwor, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Reframe your personal and professional mindsets to respond to your feelings rather than react to them.
—Bija Bennett, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
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Shawn Pierce, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Finally, one of your suggestions is connect with other parents with similar mindsets on phones/social media before your kids get to middle school.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 22 July 2025
That is the mindset from the front office and that includes each and every possibility.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
All along the way, the designer has been fueled by an engineer-like mindset and methods, always on the hunt for technical feats and newness.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
But still showing up at the ballpark, and not participating, watching, that’s a different mindset, psyche than being at home.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 July 2025
By the time the Leo New Moon strikes on the 24th, you’re being asked to reset your entire money mindset.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 20 July 2025
Mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety or addiction don’t resolve through mindset shifts alone.
—Ranju Kunwor, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Reframe your personal and professional mindsets to respond to your feelings rather than react to them.
—Bija Bennett, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
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“Mindset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindset. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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mindset
noun
mind·set
variants
also mind-set
: a mental inclination, tendency, or habit
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