mentality
Americannoun
plural
mentalities-
mental capacity or endowment.
a person of average mentality.
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the set of one's mind; view; outlook.
a liberal mentality.
noun
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the state or quality of mental or intellectual ability
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a way of thinking; mental inclination or character
his weird mentality
Other Word Forms
- supermentality noun
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The 43-year-old reiterated to his players the importance of approaching their trip to face fourth-tier opposition with the right mentality, but his words could scarcely have prepared them for the messy reality on the ground.
From BBC
"India seem to intimidate Pakistan on the cricket field .. they are so much better in all facets of the game & such a better mentality of coping with the huge occasion."
From Barron's
As impressive as the 12-game winning run was, England still need that South African mentality - wherever you go in the world, you are expected to win and be globally successful.
From BBC
"I've always had this mentality that 'You need to be strong, you have to cope with everything,'" the 37-year-old told AFP from Lithuania, where she now lives.
From Barron's
“When faced with possible disruptions from AI, the mentality has been to shoot first and ask questions later.”
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