siege mentality

noun

1. a state of mind whereby one believes that one is being constantly attacked, oppressed, or isolated.

siege mentality

noun

1. a state of mind in which a person believes that he or she is being constantly oppressed or attacked

Word History and Origins

Origin of siege mentality¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

But maybe that's what this Scottish side needs – a siege mentality.

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Yet Cuba-hardened internal security, patronage over the generals and years of sanctions-induced siege mentality make a palace coup improbable on a timetable that suits Washington.

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He created a siege mentality which served Forest well and, despite both being big characters, it appeared a perfect match between him and Marinakis.

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The controversies surrounding Horner - the allegations; his volatile relationship with Verstappen's father Jos; questions about the driver's future; the drip-drip exodus of major figures - had led to something of a siege mentality at Red Bull.

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Gatland had talked about looking to block out the negativity, creating a siege mentality and warning people to "write Wales off at their peril".

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