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mindset

or mind-set

[ mahynd-set ]

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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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mindset¹

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

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Arteta added: "The fact that we are here as one of the four best teams in Europe, it tells about the mindset, spirit and how much we really want it."

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“We have to play better, and that’s our mindset. Like, we got a win there, but I think we still can play better.”

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There is noticeable shift in mindset – a sign of just how serious Benn is approaching this fight.

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“The same mindset which stands in the way of making radical decisions to reverse the trend of global warming also stands in the way of achieving the goal of eliminating poverty,” he wrote.

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Democrats seem to be stuck in a political mindset — how do they win elections — when the moment calls for something greater.

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