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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This mentality leads to further capital burn and deeper entrenchment in flawed strategies, prolonging the road to failure rather than success.
—Koray Köse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
His strike-first mentality gets Devon knocked off the platform in ten seconds, and only Miguel’s win keeps them from the very bottom of the standings.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
My mindset through it all was hey, even with the penalties, next play, next play mentality.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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
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Koray Köse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
His strike-first mentality gets Devon knocked off the platform in ten seconds, and only Miguel’s win keeps them from the very bottom of the standings.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
My mindset through it all was hey, even with the penalties, next play, next play mentality.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for mentality
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 30 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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