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frame of mind

[freym uhv mahynd] / ˈfreɪm əv ˈmaɪnd /
NOUN
person's mental attitude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disposition mindset mood state of mind temperament
WEAK
attitude constitution emotions feelings humor inner nature makeup mentality nature shape spirit spirits standing state temper temporary psychological state tone vein

Example Sentences

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But he said he is entering the new season in a positive frame of mind.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Mr Osborne added: "He was still in the right frame of mind, he could have stopped the car, he could have done all the correct procedures that a normal-thinking person would have done."

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

In many ways, this frame of mind persisted, animating Updike’s astonishingly prolific literary career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Nevertheless, Raducanu will head to the French Open in a positive frame of mind.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Guenever, in a dangerous frame of mind, began walking on the edge of a verbal precipice.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.