mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈta-lə-tē 
plural mentalities
1
: mental power or capacity : intelligence
2
: mode or way of thought : outlook
the imperialist mentality of the nineteenth century—
John Davies
John DaviesExamples of mentality in a Sentence
most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior
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In the eyes of the former NFL MVP Joe Theismann, Daniels doesn't possess the kind of gene that would force that mentality.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Fast is really decision-making, playing with a ‘.5’ mentality.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 12 July 2025
This immigrant mentality is what has made America great, according to Afeyan.
—Matt Durot, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
That mentality is something McNeeley hopes others heed daily.
—Roderick Boone
updated July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Fast is really decision-making, playing with a ‘.5’ mentality.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 12 July 2025
This immigrant mentality is what has made America great, according to Afeyan.
—Matt Durot, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
That mentality is something McNeeley hopes others heed daily.
—Roderick Boone
updated July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mentality
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“Mentality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentality. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural mentalities
1
: mental power : intelligence
2
: a particular way of thinking : outlook
Medical Definition
mentality
noun
men·tal·i·ty
men-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural mentalities
1
: mental power or capacity
2
: mode or way of thought
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