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mindset

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmaɪndˌsɛt// UK //mˈaɪndsɛt// mind·set

n. a way of thinking about things that shapes how you handle situations. Your mindset affects whether you see a difficult task as a problem or a chance to learn.

n. an established set of attitudes or beliefs held by an individual or group. It determines how one interprets and responds to situations.


SIMPLE

Having a positive mindset can help you overcome daily challenges.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach worked hard to change the team's mindset from fearing failure to embracing it as a learning opportunity.

COMPLEX

Transitioning from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset requires consistent self-reflection and a willingness to view setbacks as temporary rather than definitive.

Synonyms
Origin

From mind + set.

Usage

Often modified by adjectives like 'positive', 'fixed', or 'growth'; typically takes the preposition 'towards' or 'about'.

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