state of mind

noun phrase

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

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Recent episodes of Aaron Hernandez have excelled by stepping outside Aaron’s point of view, but this finale immerses us back in his state of mind, forcing us to experience his harrowing final days and really understand what his paranoia and insecurity felt like. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 Do your job, and do it well, but don’t let the variables that are related to luck and timing dominate or impact your state of mind. Jane Thier, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2024 For one thing, your state of mind is a matter of exceeding concern to your employees. Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 This alchemical stone can help Scorpios process and release emotional burdens, clearing away negativity and encouraging a more balanced state of mind. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Oct. 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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