mental state
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Who among us would not exchange his mental state for that of a whistling idiot?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Whether this is intentional behavior born of the arrogance of power or a symptom of a deteriorating mental state is somewhat beside the point.
From Salon ● May 26, 2026
The panel of three judges said the court "does not accept Mr Tarrant's evidence about his mental state."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
It changes your mind, your mental state, your spiritual state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
Naturally his father, in his present mental state, had no idea of opening the other wing of the door a bit to create a suitable passage for Gregor to get through.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
![]()