B2nounpsychologyeducation
US/ˈmaɪnd.set/
UK/ˈmaɪnd.set/
a set of attitudes and beliefs that shapes how a person thinks and reacts to things
In context
Successful athletes usually have a positive mindset, even after a bad result.
The company is trying to change the mindset of its managers.
A growth mindset helps students see mistakes as a chance to learn.
Words that go with mindset
adjective + noun
- positive mindsetA positive mindset can make long study sessions easier.
- fixed mindsetA fixed mindset makes people afraid of failing.
verb + noun
- change your mindsetYou need to change your mindset before you can change your habits.
- adopt a mindsetEmployees must adopt a customer-first mindset.
noun + noun
- growth mindsetTeachers are encouraged to build a growth mindset in class.
noun + preposition
- shift in mindsetThe new policy requires a shift in mindset across the whole team.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She has a good mind set.Correct: She has a good mindset.