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mentality vs. mindset

[ men-tal-i-tee ]
noun,
  1. mental capacity or endowment: a person of average mentality.
  2. the set of one's mind; view; outlook: a liberal mentality.
[ mahynd-set ]
noun
  1. 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.
  2. an intention or inclination: I'm not sure what her mindset will be when you ask her about her plans.

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