mindset.

A habitual set of assumptions and attitudes that shapes how someone approaches situations.

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Words that belong together

• fixed mindset
• growth mindset

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A defensive mindset made even helpful suggestions sound threatening.

Usage notes

Primary category: psychology / human behavior. Forms: Singular mindset; plural mindsets. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.