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Definition of mentality - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
thought processway of thinking or attitude
- His competitive mentality helps him succeed in sports..
2.
psychologyTECH. mental system shaped by culture or biologyTECH.
- The mentality of the group was influenced by tradition.
Expressions with mentality
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group behavior influenced by others, sometimes showing aggression to outsiders
Pack mentality made them act together against the stranger.
defensive attitude due to feeling under attack
The team developed a bunker mentality after the criticism.
tendency to follow group actions or beliefs
Herd mentality made everyone buy the same shoes.
self-sufficient attitude due to living on an island
Their island mentality fostered a strong sense of community and independence.
attitude focused on routine work hours
Her nine-to-five mentality limits her career growth.
attitude of relying on luck rather than strategy
The team's casino mentality caused them to lose the championship.
defensive attitude to protect oneself from perceived threats
The company adopted a fortress mentality to fend off competition.
behavior shaped by a group's actions or emotions
Mob mentality took over during the protest.
state of mind focused on self-protection
His siege mentality made him wary of new colleagues.
way of thinking that prioritizes loyalty to one's group
His tribal mentality made him support his team no matter what.
attitude of accepting poor conditions as normal
Her ghetto mentality made her tolerate the substandard living conditions.
desire for quick results without effort
The microwave mentality of today's youth often leads to impatience.
aggressive and determined attitude
He approached the project with a linebacker mentality, ready to tackle any challenge.
competitive attitude focused on self-interest, often aggressive
His elbow mentality made him unpopular at work.
attitude favoring exploitation and control of workers
The manager's plantation mentality led to unfair labor practices.
mindset of stopping others from succeeding out of jealousy
Crab mentality made her discourage her friend's promotion.
perspective that is overly cautious or fearful
Their a tombstone mentality prevented them from taking any risks in business.
defensive attitude from being isolated
The small town developed a garrison mentality due to its remote location.
Origin of mentality
Latin, mentalis (of the mind)
Terms with mentality included in their meaning
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mentality
having a strong and determined mindset
Examples of mentality in a sentence
A growth mentality can lead to success. Their mentality was shaped by years of isolation. A competitive mentality drove the team's success.
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- French:mentalité, esprit, ...
- German:Mentalität, ...
- Italian:atteggiamento, ...
- Spanish:actitud, psique, ...
- Portuguese:mentalidade, psique, ...
- Chinese:心态, 心理, ...
- Japanese:メンタリティ, 精神性, ...
- Arabic:عَقْلِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מֶנְטָלִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:менталитет, ...
- Ukrainian:менталітет, ментальність, ...
- Hindi:मानसिकता, मानसिक प्रणाली, ...
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