mentality

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
  2. noun mental ability

Etymology

From mental + -ity. Doublet of mentalité.

In classic literature

Synonyms

outlook, mindset, mind-set

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