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mindset
/ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/
[/ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/]
a fixed way of thinking
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A mindset is the set of attitudes and beliefs that shape how a person thinks and responds. Speakers often contrast a fixed mindset with a growth mindset.
Example
Adopting a growth mindset helped her embrace new challenges.
Adopting a growth mindset helped her embrace new challenges.
Etymology
A 20th-century compound of 'mind' and 'set', meaning a settled mental attitude.
How & Where It’s Used
A staple of self-development and education talks about how thinking shapes outcomes.