frame of mind

noun phrase

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

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But as the two teams prepare for their third playoff meeting in four years, Adelman said the Nuggets have tried to get into a frame of mind that these are not the same teams that faced off in 2023 and 2024. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026 Young Carter Jensen, who broke that 0-33 RISP streak with an infield single, leads the team in home runs with four, and Jac Caglianone seems to be in the right frame of mind for a breakout. Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026 What’s your frame of mind heading into CinemaCon? Brent Lang, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026 This is a feel-good day for you, and your positive frame of mind might actually see ways to boost your income. Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.

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