MENTALITIES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

mentality

noun

men-ˈta-lə-tē

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 Becoming a world champion, as opposed to a juvenile with a skate-park mentality and a face like a Disney prince. —

Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026 While road mentality might be one of Missouri’s biggest obstacles right now, the Tigers still have to focus on the opponent, too. —

Ally Schiepp, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026 But don't expect anyone on the Lions to ever disagree with their coach's mentality. —

Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026 For decades, Italian soccer had been defined by catenaccio, a defense-first system and mentality. —

Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mentality

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Noun

Much of the crowd has–or knows someone who has, contributed to the sense of community that permeates the space.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
As a three-term Mecklenburg County commissioner, my daily concern is delivering common-sense solutions to our problems as efficiently as possible to keep the tax rate low.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026