siege mentality
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A defensive or paranoid state of mind in which a group believes it is being constantly attacked or criticized by outsiders.
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- The team developed a siege mentality after continuous criticism from the media.
- The company has developed a real siege mentality after years of intense competition.
- Years of isolation had fostered a deep siege mentality within the community.
- The siege mentality of the team led them to fight harder for every point.
- A siege mentality can be detrimental to an organization's ability to innovate.
- He warned that the siege mentality could be detrimental to the organization's long-term growth.
- Despite being prosperous, the nation maintained a siege mentality due to historical conflicts.
- Living with a siege mentality can make it difficult to adapt to new challenges.
- Leaders warned against letting a siege mentality cloud their judgment.
- The political party often exhibits a siege mentality, viewing any criticism as an attack.
- The constant external pressure reinforced their siege mentality.
- We need to break free from this siege mentality and embrace innovation.
- Overcoming the siege mentality was crucial for future growth and collaboration.
- The constant threat of layoffs fostered a siege mentality among the employees.
- Some argued that the political party had adopted a harmful siege mentality.
- Despite outward success, an internal siege mentality persisted.
- He observed a widespread siege mentality among the beleaguered employees.
- The siege mentality made them defensive and unwilling to collaborate.
- The company needs to shed its siege mentality and embrace new ideas.
- Overcoming a siege mentality requires a shift in perspective and proactive strategies.