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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To come away from 2025 with a newfound, hardened winning mentality.
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That righteous, above-the-law mentality takes hold of him during a crucial moment late in the disturbing case.
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Mounting evidence, and lack thereof, suggests that perhaps the whole craze has been a sort of communal fever dream fueled by crowd mentality, confirmation bias and a general distrust in all things official.
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Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
This mobile-first mentality ensures Airbnb stays relevant as Gen Z travelers increasingly rely on their smartphones to book experiences on the go.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
That righteous, above-the-law mentality takes hold of him during a crucial moment late in the disturbing case.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
Mounting evidence, and lack thereof, suggests that perhaps the whole craze has been a sort of communal fever dream fueled by crowd mentality, confirmation bias and a general distrust in all things official.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 7 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
Medical Definition
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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