state of mind

noun phrase

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

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While beauty is generally associated erroneously with external physical factors, a balanced state of mind and a healthy body play a huge part in imparting the necessary boost that the body needs to shine and glow. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 His death led some people online to unearth a few of his quotes and comments to make a point about the activist’s perspective and state of mind. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025 Filled with warm spices, tender chunks of fruit, and pecans, and topped with a caramel glaze, Apple Dapple Cake will put you in a fall state of mind—even if the weather isn’t quite there yet. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025 In the memoir, Sheen blames this same testosterone cream for feeding his state of mind going into that encounter. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 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 13 Sep. 2025.

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