Mentality

/menˈtæləti/

noun

The way a person thinks or the kind of opinions they have.

She has a very practical mentality.

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Mentality can describe a person's particular way of thinking or approach to life.

He's got a competitive mentality that makes him a great athlete.

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Someone's mentality isn't permanent and can change with new experiences or knowledge.

Traveling abroad really changed her mentality towards other cultures.

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Often used with adjectives that describe its nature like 'positive', 'defeatist', or 'progressive'.

His positive mentality inspires others around him.

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