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 morning, security isn’t found in a place, but in a state of mind! Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 The federal criminal complaint provided additional detail about the prompt the suspect allegedly used, offering insight into Rinderknecht’s state of mind. Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025 The Six of Wands card shows up to partner with this fiery Aries energy and remind you that victory is a state of mind. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 While several brands were inspired by the Italian summer this season, Stuart Weitzman was in a New York state of mind. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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