View synonyms for mindset

mindset

or mind-set

[ mahynd-set ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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.
an intention or inclination:
I'm not sure what her mindset will be when you ask her about her plans.

Origin of mindset¹

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

No longer does it constitute a reliable, middle class-based alternative to the corporatist mindset of the Republicans.

In the mindset of the Coexist camp, those abstract beliefs have become twisted things, wrapped up with hate.

By giving an artistic veto to a madman, we submit to the mindset of a slave.

This mindset was reflected to the wider society through popular literature.

The “smile through tears” had replaced the previous mindset that laughing was for the poor.

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