Mindset Meaning
/ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.
Sentence Examples
They need to change their mindset.
Everything changes very quickly, which calls for a new mindset among today's employees.
Your life is the echo of your mindset.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Having a growth ____ always helps you learn from your big mistakes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Adopting a positive ____ is often the first and most important step toward achieving your long-term personal and professional goals.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English mind English set English mindset From mind + set.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"You've got to use your weekend / Go nuts if you can / 'Cause you're back out until Monday, back out until Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday / It's the English mindset"
— 2009, “The English Mindset”, performed by Hulaboy:
"These behaviors and mindsets contrast with mindful eating, which means using all your physical and emotional senses to experience and enjoy the food choices you make without judgment, said Lilian Cheung, a lecturer and director of health promotion and communication in the nutrition department at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, via email. […] Once you have been mindfully eating for a while, the mindset can apply to other areas of your life."
— 2021 October 14, Kristen Rogers, “Mindful eating could change your food habits and overall life. Here’s how to start”, in CNN:
"Some 46% of those polled agreed that the office environment puts them in a better mindset for work, with this figure rising to 55% of 18-34-year-olds."
— 2021 October 20, “Study captures positive benefits of commuting”, in RAIL, number 942, page 16:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Having a growth ____ always helps you learn from your big mistakes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Adopting a positive ____ is often the first and most important step toward achieving your long-term personal and professional goals.