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.

Example Sentences

But after a day or two to reflect, he had settled into a more zen frame of mind.

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I’m a huge Tom Petty fan — we used to cover “You Wreck Me” and still do every once in a while — and “Turn This Truck Around” was definitely written in a Petty frame of mind.

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So that’s why finding a line of clothes that fits you right and suits your activities and your frame of mind, your mood, it’s all very, very personal, very important.

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He seemingly takes it all in stride, noting that while he is trying to “get back in that frame of mind” seen on those aforementioned albums.

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It’s a gift to go out in good health and a clear frame of mind.

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Related Words

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