state of mind

noun phrase

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

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But a person taking ibogaine could experience a different state of mind, including hallucinations. Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026 His interview on Monday illustrated what many in Ukraine and Europe have long concluded about Putin’s state of mind. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 What state of mind is Lou in by then? Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026 For many, The Sanderling, located on Currituck Sound, is the epitome of rejuvenation, providing a private coastal oasis that immediately delivers the daily grind mentality into a coastal state of mind. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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