state of mind

noun
UK: /ˌsteɪt əv ˈmaɪnd/
US: /ˌsteɪt əv ˈmaɪnd/

  1. A person's mood or mental condition at a particular time.

    1. His state of mind was calm.
    2. The counselor helped him achieve a positive state of mind before the exam.

  2. A temporary psychological condition that affects somebody's behavior.

    1. She was in a good state of mind.
    2. Meditation can help cultivate a peaceful state of mind, reducing anxiety.

  3. A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion.

    1. I'm not in the right state of mind.
    2. To succeed, you need to adopt a proactive state of mind and embrace challenges.

Synonyms

mood frame of mind attitude outlook disposition temperament perspective viewpoint

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "state of mind" in English means: A person's mood or mental condition at a particular time., A temporary psychological condition that affects somebody's behavior., A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion..

The phonetic transcription of "state of mind" is /ˌsteɪt əv ˈmaɪnd/ in British English and /ˌsteɪt əv ˈmaɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "state of mind": mood, frame of mind, attitude, outlook, disposition, temperament, perspective, viewpoint.

Example usage of "state of mind": "His state of mind was calm.". More examples on the page.