mentality
/men'tæliti/
Definition
- Noun:
- Mental capacity or intellectual power: The inherent cognitive abilities and intelligence of a person.
- Characteristic way of thinking; mindset: The established set of attitudes, perspectives, and habits of thought held by an individual or group, which shapes how they interpret and respond to situations.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The puzzle requires a sharp mentality to solve. (Solving the puzzle requires strong intellectual power.)
- He has a very competitive mentality when it comes to sports. (His characteristic attitude in sports is highly competitive.)
- The team's winning mentality was evident throughout the season. (The group's habitual attitude focused on winning was clear all season.)
Advanced Usage
- "A siege mentality": A defensive and paranoid mindset, often within a group feeling under threat.
- The company developed a siege mentality after the hostile takeover attempt.
- "Scarcity mentality": A mindset focused on lack and limitation, believing resources are insufficient.
- A scarcity mentality can prevent people from taking collaborative opportunities.
Variants and Related Words
- Mental (adj): Relating to the mind.
- She has excellent mental agility.
- Mentally (adv): In a manner relating to the mind.
- He is mentally prepared for the challenge.
Synonyms
- Mindset: A fixed mental attitude or disposition.
- Psychology: The mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group.
- Intellect: The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively.
Related Phrases
- "Poverty mentality": A mindset characterized by beliefs and behaviors that perpetuate a state of lack.
- Breaking free from a poverty mentality was key to his success.
- "Abundance mentality": The opposite of a scarcity mentality; a belief that there are enough resources and successes to share.
- She approaches business with an abundance mentality.
Noun
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mental ability
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he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
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a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
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