Mentality (Noun)
Meaning 1
A habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- He had a positive mentality that helped him to stay calm under pressure and tackle new challenges with confidence.
- A defensive mentality would hinder her ability to open up to people and form meaningful relationships.
- Having a growth mentality allowed him to see failures as learning opportunities and to bounce back stronger from setbacks.
- Her fixed mentality about her career limited her potential and prevented her from exploring new fields.
- The winning mentality of the team propelled them to victory in the championship game, despite being the underdogs.
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Meaning 2
Mental ability; "he's got plenty of brains but no common sense".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.