mentality

/mɛnˈtæləti/
noun
  1. A person's way of thinking or their typical attitude toward things.
    • She has a competitive mentality that drives her to succeed.
    • His victim mentality makes him blame others for his problems.
    • The team needs to adopt a more positive mentality if they want to win.
  2. The characteristic attitude or mindset of a group or culture.
    • The 'us versus them' mentality can lead to conflict.
    • The company's mentality is focused on innovation and growth.
    • There is a scarcity mentality in some communities that limits generosity.
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