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

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frame of mind

The right frame of mind is more important than capital.

From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026

However, the Nottinghamshire batter hopes placing a greater emphasis on fitness and being in the right frame of mind will prevent his international career from ending before he wants it to.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

“Mio Cristo” is a delicate and airy ballad about forgiveness sung in Italian, which puts her in an operatic frame of mind.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025

A few weeks later, in early April, Bunderson fired back with a three-page motion that put a fine point on his argument about distraction and frame of mind.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Related Words

• disposition
• mindset
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• state of mind
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