state of mind

noun phrase

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

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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 Serotonin also rises—cue a happier state of mind, while a surge in testosterone boosts libido. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025 In the absence of a musical score, Vincent Villa’s crisp sound design either amplifies or muffles her state of mind as circumstances dictate: In a film heavy on quiet, actual moments of serenity are few and far between. Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 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 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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