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—
John Davies
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most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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Next-play mentality no matter if the shot’s falling or not.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Head coach Kirk Saarloos praised his upperclassmen players for their mentality and mentorship while pointing out how impressed he’s been from this freshman class.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Pitchers and managers will tell you: Routinely handling the ninth inning requires a specific skill set and mentality that not every pitcher has.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Born out of change, the brand embodies a mentality of transformation—a steadfast commitment to adapting, innovating, and staying relevant while remaining true to its timeless essence.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Head coach Kirk Saarloos praised his upperclassmen players for their mentality and mentorship while pointing out how impressed he’s been from this freshman class.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Pitchers and managers will tell you: Routinely handling the ninth inning requires a specific skill set and mentality that not every pitcher has.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Born out of change, the brand embodies a mentality of transformation—a steadfast commitment to adapting, innovating, and staying relevant while remaining true to its timeless essence.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 30 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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