Is way of thinking the same as mindset?

They are very close. Mindset is shorter and more fixed. Way of thinking is more descriptive and natural in explanation.

Can I use this in academic writing?

Yes. It is clear and common in essays, reports, and discussions.

Is it formal or informal?

It is neutral. You can use it in both speech and writing.

← Dictionary

a-way-of-thinking

/ə ˌweɪ əv ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/

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A way of thinking is a usual method, attitude, or pattern of thought. It is how someone understands and judges things.

Her way of thinking is very practical.
That way of thinking can block new ideas.

Adinary Nuance

A way of thinking is broader than a single opinion. It means the whole pattern behind how a person thinks, decides, and reacts. It is close to mindset and attitude, but it sounds a little more descriptive and less fixed. Writers often use it when they want to explain why someone sees things a certain way.

In other languages

Vietnamese: cách nghĩ
Spanish: forma de pensar
Chinese: 思维方式
Japanese: 考え方
Korean: 사고방식

Etymology

This phrase is made from common English words: way, of, and thinking. It has been used in modern English for a long time to describe a person's mental approach.

Common phrases

a new way of thinkinga different way of thinkingchange your way of thinking

Synonyms

mindset attitude outlook

Related words

belief perspective approach habit

Frequently asked questions

Is way of thinking the same as mindset?: They are very close. Mindset is shorter and more fixed. Way of thinking is more descriptive and natural in explanation.
Can I use this in academic writing?: Yes. It is clear and common in essays, reports, and discussions.
Is it formal or informal?: It is neutral. You can use it in both speech and writing.