Mentality - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |menˈtælətɪ|  American pronunciation of the word mentality
Brit.  |menˈtælɪtɪ|  British pronunciation of the word mentality

noun

- a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations (syn: mind-set, outlook)
- mental ability (syn: brain, brainpower, wit)

Extra examples

...most teenagers do not have the mentality to foresee the consequences of such risky behavior...

I can't understand the mentality of the people who are behind this kind of violence.

I can't understand the mentality of people who hurt defenceless animals.

"golden gun" mentality

Word forms

noun
singular: mentality
plural: mentalities
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