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of sound mind

[uhv saund mahynd] / əv ˈsaʊnd ˈmaɪnd /

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compos mentis adj.
sane adj.

ADJECTIVE

compos mentis

Synonyms

WEAK

all there balanced lucid mentally sound rational sound stable well-balanced

ADJECTIVE

sane

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced fair-minded healthy intelligent levelheaded logical lucid normal prudent rational sensible sober wise

WEAK

all there both oars in water commonsensical compos mentis discerning fit having all marbles in one's right mind judicious moderate oriented playing with full deck right right-minded sagacious sage sapient self-possessed sound steady together well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

foolish irrational stupid unbalanced unintelligent unrealistic unreasonable unwise

WEAK

crazy insane unsound unstable

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of sound mind

The difficulty is that this decision can only be made while he is still of sound mind.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

This is what we of sound mind and body like to call karma coming a’knockin’.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

Paul did not think his father sought advice, but said he was of sound mind when he signed over his home, paying £3,500 upfront and £211 per year to UWP.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

If your friend’s mother has signed legal documents, she must have been of sound mind at the time and done so without undue influence.

From MarketWatch ● May 25, 2026

Before Sandy’s even talked to him to see if he’s of sound mind.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

of sound mind

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