state of mind

noun phrase

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

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Effectively managing people’s mental state of mind within an organization requires a proactive and empathetic approach. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 It was envisioned as a utopian realm with no passports, no land, no armies and no laws —a state of mind rather than a geographic location. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 Those words apply to the mysterious, threatening atmosphere and agitated state of mind caused by America’s previous regime. Armond White, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024 This state of mind can indeed be triggered by shopping online (as well as other activities like playing video games). Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 20 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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