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

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China, he said, might hope "that will put Trump and his team in a positive frame of mind when they're then discussing more complex, thornier issues".

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The right frame of mind is more important than capital.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

That when in the right frame of mind, the listener can tune in to the spiritual messages stones are sending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

"It has to be a given, because if you don't show up with that frame of mind you're on the backward step straight away," he added.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

But it was summertime, so in a drowsy, lackadaisical frame of mind, Duane followed the shoreline of the Cold, Cold Ocean, paying no attention to anything other than the sound of the gentle lapping water.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

frame of mind

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