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mindset
or mind-set
[ mahynd-set ]
/ ËmaÉȘndËsÉt /
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noun
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.
an intention or inclination: I'm not sure what her mindset will be when you ask her about her plans.
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mind-set
noun
the ideas and attitudes with which a person approaches a situation, esp when these are seen as being difficult to alter
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