state of mind

noun phrase

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

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Viewers flooded the comments with words of encouragement and concern, expressing sympathy for his state of mind and urging him to take care of his mental health. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 May 2025 This kind of entrepreneur has grit, is fueled by an intrinsic passion and a positive state of mind that continues to propel them forward. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 New York state of mind: Some players fare better in some cities than others for no apparent reason. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 On re-direct, special prosecutor Hank Brennan questioned McCabe on her state of mind upon finding O'Keefe. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 2 May 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 21 May. 2025.

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