state of mind

noun phrase

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

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As a state of mind, limerence can be characterized by irrational or intrusive thoughts, emotional dependency, uncertainty and fear of rejection. Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 July 2025 Trying not to get riled by little distractions is also good for one's state of mind. David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Lindsay said there is a lot that goes into the training, but two big components are learning how to effectively listen and communicate with a person who is likely not in a good state of mind. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 Strahovski shares details about her character’s state of mind the moment when everything changed with a bold and rebellious move, after finding love again with Commander Wharton (Josh Charles), below. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 June 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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