mentality vs. mindset
[men-tal-i-tee]
/ mɛnˈtæl ɪ ti /
noun
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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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.
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an intention or inclination.
I'm not sure what her mindset will be when you ask her about her plans.