MENTALITY Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

mentality

noun

men-ˈta-lə-tē

Definition of mentality

as in sense

the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior

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Recent Examples of mentality Strong corporate earnings, waves of enthusiasm about artificial intelligence and a buy-the-dip mentality led by retail investors contributed to the market’s resilience. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Rebounding from a four-win season won’t be easy, but the Gators seem to have the right leadership and mentality. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Lion-eye shoulder details reinforce the team’s ‘Defend the Den’ mentality. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Pete embodies the smash-mouth mentality Steelers fans embrace. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mentality

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Noun

In that sense, hitting one in his second career at-bat, which was sandwiched by two strikeouts, was fitting.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Combining unexpected items can make a lot of sense and save precious space in your backpack.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

Ravens and crows have also represented intelligence, knowledge, transformation, and even creation in cultures around the world.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Both sides stressed that the use of intelligence and electrification technology is an important focus for working together.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

As its sign of rulership, this Earth sign gives the messenger planet a grounding outlet for its intellect and curiosity.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Here was a juicy alleged scandal involving two big names, a public intellectual and an actor publicly known for her intellect.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intellect

Noun

After wrapping up its longest monthly losing streak on Wall Street in more than a decade, Google has started September by giving investors several reasons for optimism.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Another company might have seen the same 20% decline for entirely different reasons.

— James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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