frame of mind noun

1. the way you feel or think about something at a particular time
   • ● We'll discuss this when you're in a better frame of mind.
   • ● By his own admission, Gordon was not in the right frame of mind to win yesterday.
   • ● It put them in a positive frame of mind for the final game.
   • ● He's in rather a negative frame of mind.

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[TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲

frame of mind
the way someone feels at a particular time.
A few hours later he was in a much more positive frame of mind.

Whether or not you enjoy the film may depend on your frame of mind.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

frame of mind
n. phr. One's mental outlook; the state of one's psychological condition,
There is no use trying to talk to him while he is in such a negative frame of mind.

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