frame of mind

noun phrase

: mental attitude or outlook : mood

Examples of frame of mind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Enjoying a book at a park, a beach, or an open-air café encourages a particular leisurely frame of mind. Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024 Depression that’s not linked to any negative news, and ketamine is helpful for getting one out of a negative frame of mind. William Earl, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024 There is nothing like a steady downpour in the dark to put a frog in a festive frame of mind. Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2024 The party kicks off in a country frame of mind on Wednesday, Feb. 7, with Hardy, Bailey Zimmerman and an opening set by mike., an up-and-coming hip-hop artist. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 24 Jan. 2024 Online Privacy For starters, most users online are exposed to the dangers of the open internet and don’t have the right frame of mind to protect their own data from being stolen, sold, or compromised. Brandon Zemp, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 Coach John Harbaugh gave up on the run too early in the game and spent more time complaining to officials than getting his team in the right frame of mind. Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2024 Her frame of mind in Charleston six years ago lasted, on and off, for months, Rothenberg writes. Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2024 Keeping two closets, however, doesn’t necessarily bode well for my current frame of mind, which is streamlining. Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2023

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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