Mentality: meaning, definitions and examples

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mentality

[ menˈtaləti ]

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psychology

Mentality refers to a person's way of thinking, their mindset or attitude towards life and situations. It encompasses beliefs, values, and behaviors that shape an individual's perception of the world.

Synonyms

attitude, mindset, outlook

Examples of usage

Her strong mentality helped her overcome all the challenges she faced.
The winning team had a winning mentality that drove them to success.

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sociology

In sociology, mentality can also refer to the collective mindset or prevailing attitudes and beliefs of a group of people within a society.

Synonyms

attitude, mindset, outlook

Examples of usage

The wartime mentality of the nation led to a sense of unity and determination.
The company culture had a positive and innovative mentality.

Translations

Translations of the word "mentality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mentalidade

🇮🇳 मानसिकता

🇩🇪 Mentalität

🇮🇩 mentalitas

🇺🇦 ментальність

🇵🇱 mentalność

🇯🇵 メンタリティ (mentariti)

🇫🇷 mentalité

🇪🇸 mentalidad

🇹🇷 zihniyet

🇰🇷 정신 상태 (jeongsin sangtae)

🇸🇦 عقلية

🇨🇿 mentalita

🇸🇰 mentalita

🇨🇳 心态 (xīntài)

🇸🇮 mentaliteta

🇮🇸 hugarfar

🇰🇿 менталитет

🇬🇪 მენტალიტეტი

🇦🇿 mentalitet

🇲🇽 mentalidad

Word origin

The word 'mentality' originated from the Latin word 'mentalitas', which means 'pertaining to the mind'. It has been used in various contexts to describe the cognitive and emotional aspects of human behavior.

See also: mentalism, mentalist, mentally.