mindset

/ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/

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Also seen as: mindsets

Meaning · English

A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.

Noun

Examples

Earth Day is a way of propagating and celebrating the environmentalist mindset.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mindset” mean?

A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.

Is “mindset” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.