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mentality

[men-tal-i-tee]

noun

plural

mentalities 
  1. mental capacity or endowment.

    a person of average mentality.

  2. the set of one's mind; view; outlook.

    a liberal mentality.



mentality

/ ɛˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. the state or quality of mental or intellectual ability

  2. a way of thinking; mental inclination or character

    his weird mentality

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • supermentality noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mentality1

First recorded in 1685–95; mental 1 + -ity
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It's not only his left foot that leaves others fascinated, but also the mentality he already possesses.

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There was a time when serious questions were being asked Gauff's mentality.

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That’s kind of my mentality and wherever I’m at, I’m just going to continue to try to get better and continue improving.”

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The mentality of the players was really good.

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“She’s probably had to change a lot; just her mindset and mentality going through her injury and being older. I think she’s embraced her role and she seems like she’s in a really healthy spot.”

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