state of mind

noun phrase

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

Examples of state of mind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prosecutors maintained their focus on Hallman — whose father at the time said his son had become fearful of one of his roommates — saying his state of mind was never fully explained. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024 The prosecution has argued that such evidence helps demonstrate Baldwin’s state of mind, which is an element in proving a manslaughter charge. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 July 2024 Kelce is obviously in a resort wear state of mind this offseason. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024 That was very empowering to learn that physicality, that state of mind, that level of expectation. Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 13 June 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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