fixed mindset

fɪkst ˈmaɪndˌsɛt

Definition

Definition of fixed mindset - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

psychology

TECH.

belief that abilities cannot be changed or improved

TECH.

A fixed mindset makes people avoid difficult tasks.
His fixed mindset prevented him from accepting constructive feedback.
Schools aim to shift students away from a fixed mindset.

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Expressions with fixed

fixed idea

thought that someone cannot stop thinking about or let go

He was troubled by a fixed idea all week.

the whole thing was fixed

exp.

the problem or issue was resolved successfully

After the repair, the whole thing was fixed.

fixed in one's ways

adj.

resistant to new ideas or methods

She is fixed in her ways and won't try the new software.

fixed in your ways

adj.

resistant to new ideas or methods

Dad is fixed in your ways and refuses to try online banking.

no fixed abode

status of having no permanent home address

He was listed as having no fixed abode in the records.

fixed menu

list of dishes with no choices at a set price

The wedding had a fixed menu for all guests.

Expressions with mindset

championship mindset

approach emphasizing resilience and determination

The coach instilled a championship mindset in the players to overcome challenges.

growth mindset

attitude focused on learning and development

A growth mindset helps students embrace challenges.

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French:mentalité fixe, ...
German:statisches Mindset, ...
Italian:mentalità fissa, ...
Spanish:mentalidad fija, ...
Portuguese:mentalidade fixa, ...
Chinese:固定型思维, ...
Japanese:固定的マインドセット, ...
Arabic:عقلية ثابتة, ...
Hebrew:דְּפוּס חֲשִׁיבָה מְקוּבָּע, ...
Russian:фиксированное мышление, ...
Ukrainian:фіксоване мислення, ...
Hindi:स्थिर मनोवृत्ति, ...
Bengali:স্থির মানসিকতা, ...
Catalan:mentalitat fixa, ...
Czech:fixní nastavení mysli, ...
Danish:fastlåst tankegang, ...
Dutch:vaste mindset, ...
Greek:σταθερή νοοτροπία, ...
Hungarian:rögzült szemléletmód, ...
Khmer:ផ្នត់គំនិតដែលជឿថាសមត្ថភាពមិនអាចផ្លាស់ប្តូរ ឬកែលម្អបាន, ...
Korean:고정 마인드셋, ...
Persian:ذهنیت ثابت, ...
Polish:stały sposób myślenia, ...
Portuguese (BR):mentalidade fixa, ...
Romanian:mentalitate fixă, ...
Swedish:statiskt tankesätt, ...
Thai:ความคิดแบบคงที่, ...
Turkish:sabit zihniyet, ...
Vietnamese:tư duy cố định, ...

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