frame of mind

[ freym uhv mahynd ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of frame of mind¹

First recorded in 1710–20

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Related Words

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