growth mindset

noun

Meaning

The belief that one's abilities and intelligence can be cultivated and improved over time through effort, learning, and perseverance.

Examples

Adopting a growth mindset allows employees to view constructive feedback as a valuable opportunity for professional development.
Teachers often encourage a growth mindset in their classrooms to help children overcome the fear of making mistakes.

Synonyms: optimism, resilience, adaptability, self-efficacy

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growth mindset

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

Definition

The belief that one's abilities and intelligence can be cultivated and improved over time through effort, learning, and perseverance.

Examples

Adopting a growth mindset allows employees to view constructive feedback as a valuable opportunity for professional development.
Teachers often encourage a growth mindset in their classrooms to help children overcome the fear of making mistakes.
Developing a growth mindset is essential for anyone looking to master a new skill later in life.

Synonyms of growth mindset

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Antonyms of growth mindset

Words with the opposite meaning to growth mindset:

fixed mindset

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