state of mind

noun phrase

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

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The Six of Wands card shows up to partner with this fiery Aries energy and remind you that victory is a state of mind. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025 For Batiste, the performance was a way of honoring his hometown’s storied history and offering America a moment to reflect on the country’s journey, its current state of mind, and the uncertain path ahead. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025 As McCaskey stayed behind the scenes in recent years, her son George often was asked for updates on her state of mind about the team. Don Pierson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 Discussing and mending past problems that manifest is pivotal to cultivating a solution to such issues and having a positive state of mind. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.

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