mindset — a particular way of thinking; a person's attitude or set of opinions about something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular way of thinking; a person's attitude or set of opinions about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪndset/
Example Sentences
- My teacher says I need to develop a growth mindset, but honestly, my mindset is more like 'grow tired of studying'.
- Having the right mindset is crucial for success in business.
- She changed her mindset from 'I can't do this' to 'I can't do this YET'.
mindset
NOUN[/ˈmaɪndset/]
a particular way of thinking; a person's attitude or set of opinions about something
a particular way of thinking; a person's attitude or set of opinions about something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Mindset is a 20th-century compound word formed from English 'mind' (intellect, consciousness) and 'set' (fixed, established), literally meaning 'a setting of the mind.' The term emerged to describe an established pattern of thinking or fixed mental attitude.
Breakdown
mind (intellect, consciousness) + set (fixed, established) = a fixed or established pattern of thinking; a habitual mental framework or attitude.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher says I need to develop a growth mindset, but honestly, my mindset is more like 'grow tired of studying'.”
“Having the right mindset is crucial for success in business.”
“She changed her mindset from 'I can't do this' to 'I can't do this YET'.”
“His mindset about vegetables completely changed after he tried pizza with pineapple.”
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