mindset

or mind-set

[ mahynd-set ]
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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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Origin of mindset

1
First recorded in 1905–10; mind + set

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British Dictionary definitions for mind-set

mind-set

noun
  1. 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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