noun

mindset

mindset, mentality, attitude

He has a positive mindset.

He has a positive mindset.

A growth mindset helps you learn.

A growth mindset helps you learn.

a ((adjective)) mindset an attitude of a certain kind She has a competitive mindset.

Synonyms: attitude, mentality, outlook

A compound word: 'mind' + 'set'. It refers to how one's mind is 'set' or established.

Think of setting a thermostat. A mindset is how your thoughts are 'set' to a certain attitude.

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