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state of mind
[steyt uhv mahynd]
idiom
a person’s mental or emotional condition, especially at a given point in time.
Subtle touches like scratched-out mistakes and underlined words can give us insight into the author’s state of mind while she was writing.
The state of mind or mental stability of the defendant also needs to be taken into consideration.
a general outlook on life, the world, the future, etc..
Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind.
Marriage is a state of mind and a way of life.
Word History and Origins
Origin of state of mind1
Example Sentences
Taking a step back from the immediacy of the drama, the bigger concern may be what it says about Norris and his state of mind - and raise questions as to what to do about it.
It’s been said that Brian invented the state of California, the state of mind.
They allow him to truly relax, he said, creating a better state of mind in which to get to know someone.
A dress, a color palette, or an accessory becomes an auxiliary narrator, revealing a character’s state of mind or confidence.
"It is very important to consider, when you consider this allegation that has been made about us, our state of mind."
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