state of mind

noun phrase

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

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Hilton’s current state of mind was compounded by financial problems. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Taking advantage of his daughter’s distracted state of mind, Kenzo reached a sweaty hand toward her and tried to grasp her breast. Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The jury in Plymouth Superior Court heard entries from Clancy's diary Monday and testimony about her state of mind before and after the murders. Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Now, Thy’s parents claim recordings from the family’s Ring cameras offer a glimpse into Matthew’s state of mind in the days leading up to the deaths. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 29 July 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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