frame of mind

frame of mind
noun
a temporary psychological state
• Syn: ↑state of mind
• Hyponyms: ↑case, ↑thinking cap

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MOOD, state of mind, humour, temper, disposition.
→ frame

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frame of mind UK US noun [countable] [singular frame of mind plural frames of mind]
the mood that someone is in, which influences their attitudes or feelings

I’m not in the right frame of mind for jokes just now.

Thesaurus: general words for moods and emotionssynonym

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frame of mind,
way of thinking or feeling; disposition; mood.

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a particular mood that influences one's attitude or behavior

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noun, pl frames of mind [count]
: the way someone is feeling : a person's emotional state : ↑mood

Wait until he's in a better frame of mind.

a cheerful/happy/relaxed frame of mind

a serious/somber frame of mind

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ˌframe of ˈmind [frame of mind] noun singular
the way you feel or think about sth at a particular time

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We'll discuss this when you're in a better frame of mind.

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By his own admission, Gordon was not in the right frame of mind to win yesterday.

 
Example Bank:

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It put them in a positive frame of mind for the final game.

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We'll discuss this when you're in a better frame of mind.


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