state of mind

Noun

Meaning

state of mind (plural states of mind)

The psychological state of someone's cognitive processes at a certain time; the condition or character of a person's thoughts or feelings.
Synonym: frame of mind

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

mood humor temperament mindset amnestic point of view mental health frame of mind mental hygiene cognitive state

Hypernyms

mental condition mental state psychological condition psychological state

Hyponyms

set case depression confusion doubt consciousness

Examples

Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal, and equals that they may be superior. Such is the state of mind which creates revolutions. Aristotle

Fears are nothing more than a state of mind. Napoleon Hill

To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring. George Santayana

The lion believes that everyone shares his state of mind. Mexican Proverb

Lions believe that everyone shares their state of mind. Mexican Proverb

Lions believe that everyone shares their state of mind. Irish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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