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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With little room to make defensive roster changes — due to contracts — Sporting will retain most of the defenders from last season and rely on a shift in mentality.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
The Packers enter Sunday's game against the NFC East champions, the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles, with a similar underdog mentality.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
His father, Rich, along with his mother, Avis, are the people who instilled McDermott’s work ethic and mentality in him.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Here's how to ensure your leadership actively discourages the Quitters' Day mentality:
Make Accountability Non-Negotiable
Accountability is the antidote to quitting.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
The Packers enter Sunday's game against the NFC East champions, the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles, with a similar underdog mentality.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
His father, Rich, along with his mother, Avis, are the people who instilled McDermott’s work ethic and mentality in him.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Here's how to ensure your leadership actively discourages the Quitters' Day mentality:
Make Accountability Non-Negotiable
Accountability is the antidote to quitting.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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 22 Jan. 2025.
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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
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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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