frame of mind

noun phrase

Synonyms of frame of mind next

: mental attitude or outlook : mood

Examples of frame of mind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Things like this that happen are always dependent upon one's frame of mind. —

David Ferrini, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 Sarton’s nocturnal life, like her poetry, ebbs and flows with the seasons and her changing frames of mind—sleep is a rich indulgence, but one that eludes her for days at a time. —

M. L. Rio, The Atlantic, 16 July 2024 And that did give me a frame of mind that has been beneficial in this job—one based on facts and analysis. —

Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2015 The frustrations of the moment clearly impacted Ronaldo and he was seen in tears during the extra-time interval as his teammates attempted to console him and get him in the right frame of mind for the rest of the match. —

Ben Morse, CNN, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for frame of mind

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Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of frame of mind was in 1711

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“Frame of mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frame%20of%20mind. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

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