frame of mind

American  

[freym uhv mahynd] / ˈfreɪm əv ˈmaɪnd /

idiom

1. a person’s mental or emotional state, often as it relates to how the person feels about or responds to a particular thing.

   At the very least, it'll put you in a better frame of mind to tackle that long to-do list.

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frame of mind More Idioms  

1. Mental or emotional attitude or mood, as in You have to be in the right frame of mind to enjoy hiking in the rain. This idiom was first recorded in 1665.

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Etymology

Origin of frame of mind

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

The right frame of mind is more important than capital.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

But he said he is entering the new season in a positive frame of mind.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

"It has to be a given, because if you don't show up with that frame of mind you're on the backward step straight away," he added.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

I could usually judge her frame of mind by the way she searched for what she wanted to wear.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

Related Words

• disposition
• mindset
• mood
• state of mind
• temperament