noun
mindset
MYN-seht
noun
1
A person's habitual way of thinking or their general outlook and attitude.
"She approaches every setback with a positive mindset."
"A growth mindset helps employees see challenges as opportunities."
How to Use Mindset
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe overall attitude or way of thinking someone brings to a situation.
Common pairings
growth mindset
winning mindset
shift your mindset
the right mindset
Word Forms
mindsets plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "mind" and "set" — literally how your mind is "set" or oriented.