mindset

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈmaɪˌndsɛt/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A set of attitudes, beliefs, or assumptions held by a person or group that shapes how they perceive and respond to situations.; A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations.; The established set of habitual attitudes or modes of thought characteristic of a particular individual, group, or culture.; In psychology, a cognitive framework or schema that influences how information is processed and how behavior is directed.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: mindsets

Collocations

growth mindsetfixed mindsetpositive mindsetchange your mindsetmindset shiftentrepreneurial mindsetadopt a mindset

Synonyms

mentalityattitudeoutlookperspectiveframe of mindworldviewparadigm

Commonly confused

mentality
EN: 'mentality' often carries a slightly negative or collective connotation (e.g., 'mob mentality'), while 'mindset' is more neutral and often used in personal development contexts.
attitude
EN: 'attitude' refers more to a disposition toward a specific thing or situation, while 'mindset' refers to a broader, more entrenched way of thinking.

Spelling tips

EN: Write 'mindset' as one word, not 'mind set' (two words). The one-word form is the standard modern spelling.

💬 Examples

  1. She has a growth mindset that allows her to see challenges as opportunities for learning.

  2. The company's outdated mindset prevented it from adapting to new technologies.

  3. The cultural mindset of the region emphasizes collectivism over individualism.

  4. Research shows that a person's mindset can significantly affect their academic performance.