mental state

Example Sentences

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I just thought that was such a great way into her sort of mental state and how she approached clothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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

Debbie believes the time Matt was unable to work contributed to a deterioration in his mental state.

From BBC • May 12, 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

A young jockey named George Woolf, aboard for one of these woeful performances, summed up the colt’s mental state in four words: “mean, restive and ragged.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand