emotional state

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On a never-ending feed we watch the cute and profane, sleepwalking toward an emotional state beyond shock as entertainment: the banality of passive consumption.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

A dog's emotional state may also play an important role in how easily it learns.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Although I thought he was a great guy, I was in no emotional state to gauge romantic chemistry.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

For the vast expanse of human history, we engaged face-to-face with others, developing exquisite abilities to read a partner’s emotional state, instinctively mirroring gestures to sharpen our own awareness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

She made a mental note to educate Ivan about the true nature of some of his entries, and also to ask about the emotional state of his house spirit.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack