state of mind

noun phrase

: a person's emotional state : mood
He's in a bad/good state of mind.

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What state of mind is Lou in by then? Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026 For many, The Sanderling, located on Currituck Sound, is the epitome of rejuvenation, providing a private coastal oasis that immediately delivers the daily grind mentality into a coastal state of mind. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 Similar to the Rinderknecht case, the details laid out by federal prosecutors offered a glimpse into Abdulkarim’s state of mind before and during the alleged arson. Jack Hannah, CNN Money, 7 June 2026 Looking out at an endless expanse of ocean blue while the foaming tide rolls in is enough to put anyone in a vacation state of mind. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for state of mind

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“State of mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20of%20mind. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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