frame of mind

noun phrase

: mental attitude or outlook : mood

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Frankie Muniz opened up about his current frame of mind on social media Monday. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025 The assumption puts you in the right frame of mind. Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 There’s one moment that hit me more than others, though, that put me in this strangely charitable frame of mind. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 On March 8, Justin shared a message with his fans on Instagram that also seemed to provide some insight into the star’s recent frame of mind. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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