state of mind

noun phrase

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

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Two works in the show from this era speak to the artist’s state of mind at the time. Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026 Better instead to celebrate anticipation, to make that a constant state of mind. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026 Two wine towers feature in the kitchen to reflect Earnshaw’s state of mind. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026 In the brain, glycine acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter and affects NMDA receptors, which promote a calming, sleep-friendly state of mind. Jenna Anderson, Health, 10 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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