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bunker mentality

/ˈbʌŋkə mɛnˈtælɪti/

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/ˈbʌŋkə mɛnˈtælɪti/C1formalpolitical
  • ruОборонительное или осадное мышление, при котором группа или индивидуум чувствуют себя изолированными, находящимися под угрозой и сосредоточены исключительно на защите от внешней критики или нападок, часто игнорируя внешние точки зрения.

A defensive or siege-like mindset where a group or individual feels isolated, under threat, and focuses solely on protecting themselves from external criticism or attack, often ignoring outside perspectives.

  1. Defensive and isolated mindsetC1formal

    A psychological state where a group or individual feels under attack and adopts a defensive, isolated, and often hostile attitude towards outsiders.

    ruОборонное мышление

    • The company's management developed a bunker mentality, refusing to listen to customer feedback.
    • During the crisis, the team adopted a bunker mentality, trusting no one outside their immediate circle.
    • A bunker mentality can lead to poor decision-making and missed opportunities.