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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

Example Sentences

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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

Mr Osborne added: "He was still in the right frame of mind, he could have stopped the car, he could have done all the correct procedures that a normal-thinking person would have done."

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

In many ways, this frame of mind persisted, animating Updike’s astonishingly prolific literary career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

It gets him in the right frame of mind.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead