mentality
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the typical way that a person or group thinks, which influences their behavior.
a characteristic mental attitude or way of thinking that determines how an individual or group interprets and responds to situations.
Simple“To succeed in this difficult job, you need to have a very positive mentality.”
In context“The coach worked hard to instill a winning mentality in the players, emphasizing resilience and collective responsibility over individual glory.”
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
the power of the mind or the way the human mind works as a system.
the nature or operation of the mind as a complex system of biological and cultural processes.
Simple“Scientists are still studying the complex mentality of dolphins and how they communicate.”
In context“The research paper explores the evolution of human mentality, specifically how linguistic structures shaped early cognitive development.”
UsageOften used in academic contexts to discuss the mind as a functional system rather than just a personal attitude.
“Dionisi praised the attitude of his team – “I liked the mentality of my players, in every moment I saw one team working together,” he said.”
“If you want to come to Sunderland and play the way you want to, then you need the right mentality.”
From mental + -ity. Doublet of mentalité.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.