frame of mind

noun phrase

Synonyms of frame of mindnext
: mental attitude or outlook : mood

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Carp in the right frame of mind will charge it down like a pike and the eat won’t be dainty or subtle. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2026 In suggesting a reasonable frame of mind, the poet hints at a model for us as well. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 And that Stokes is in the right frame of mind should be the biggest takeaway with his latest brush with the county game. — Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026 Part of his own job — and that of the coaching staff — is making sure Lewis stays in the right frame of mind, Shelton said. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frame of mind

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First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frame of mind was in 1711

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“Frame of mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frame%20of%20mind. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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