Synonyms of mentality

mentality

noun

men-ˈta-lə-tē 

as in sense

the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems

most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sense
• intelligence
• intellect
• reason
• talent
• brain(s)
• intellectuality
• gray matter
• smarts
• brainpower
• aptitude
• intellectualism
• wit
• mind
• wisdom
• insight
• perception
• headpiece
• brilliance
• judgement
• acumen
• judgment
• astuteness
• alertness
• discernment
• braininess
• apprehension
• highbrowism
• perspicacity
• common sense
• eggheadedness
• horse sense
• skull
• percipience
• mother wit
• sagacity
• sapience
• discriminability
• head

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• idiocy
• density
• stupidity
• slowness
• dullness
• foolishness
• feeblemindedness
• dulness
• imbecility
• dumbness
• fatuity
• senselessness
• denseness
• simpleness
• dopiness
• doltishness
• half-wittedness

Examples of mentality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taking a leap out of the small town mentality and being yourself. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024

In an article for Strategy and Business, Benjamin Tarshis and Jonathan Roberts, who work with PwC's Workforce Transformation team, found that kind of mentality separates real teams from workgroups. —Don Yaeger, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024

Well, that underdog mentality and more has propelled it into being the world’s largest telecommunications company at this point. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024

This mentality of survival through creativity has driven the band's innovative endeavors, pushing them to explore new ways to connect with their audience . —Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024