state of mind

noun phrase

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

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This state of mind, called anxious thinking, perceives any situation or experience as dangerous. Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025 These death-spiral sequences are bluntly shot in and out of focus by cinematographer Doug Emmett to capture a fraying state of mind, if James’ actorly tics and frittering weren’t enough to indicate that. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025 Snelling’s social media posts offer a glimpse into her state of mind before her arrest. Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 While beauty is generally associated erroneously with external physical factors, a balanced state of mind and a healthy body play a huge part in imparting the necessary boost that the body needs to shine and glow. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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