frame of mind

noun phrase

Synonyms of frame of mindnext
: mental attitude or outlook : mood

Examples of frame of mind in a Sentence

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The Artemis 2 crew will spend the first half of their day relaying data to scientists back on Earth, who are interested in everything from Orion's performance, the astronauts' physical experiences and their psychological frame of mind in order to fully evaluate the crew's experience. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026 But others were in a different frame of mind. Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 After such a solemn stop, the drive to Fort William put us in a happier frame of mind. Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026 Coming from nations, and ships, with clear hierarchies and orders of command, Europeans arrived in a take-me-to-your-leader frame of mind. Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frame of mind

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frame of mind was in 1711

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“Frame of mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frame%20of%20mind. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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