frame of mind

noun phrase

: mental attitude or outlook : mood

Examples of frame of mind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The frustrations of the moment clearly impacted Ronaldo and he was seen in tears during the extra-time interval as his teammates attempted to console him and get him in the right frame of mind for the rest of the match. Ben Morse, CNN, 1 July 2024 But to encourage this global-citizen frame of mind, governments, businesses, and tourists alike have to change the way the travel industry works. Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 30 June 2024 Mercury meeting Uranus puts you in a flexible frame of mind. USA TODAY, 31 May 2024 Reviewers are required to consult higher-level officials in various policy offices who lack the frame of mind, experience, and expertise needed to review historical documents objectively. William Burr, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2019 Then a string of events—the pandemic; her 70th birthday; and the death of her friend Mark Blum, who appeared in Desperately Seeking Susan, perhaps her most famous film—put her in a contemplative frame of mind. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 19 June 2024 At the time, Heather—the only other Black person in the house—had little sympathy for Kevin’s frame of mind. Emily Nussbaum, The New Yorker, 15 June 2024 This frame of mind may seem boring by comparison, but prioritizing reality should reduce your risk of getting in trouble. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2024 No matter what frame of mind Lopez finds herself on the first Monday in May, one thing is certain: her nails are guaranteed to make a statement. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frame of mind was in 1711

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“Frame of mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frame%20of%20mind. Accessed 8 Jul. 2024.

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