state of mind
English
Noun
state of mind (plural states of mind)
- The psychological state of someone's cognitive processes at a certain time; the condition or character of a person's thoughts or feelings.
- Synonym: frame of mind
- 1976, Billy Joel (lyrics and music), “New York State of Mind”, in Turnstiles:
- I know what I'm needing / And I don't want to waste more time / I'm in a New York state of mind
- 1987, Red Hot Chili Peppers (lyrics and music), “Funky Crime”, in The Uplift Mofo Party Plan:
- Well, I've committed a funky crime / against a state of mind
Derived terms
Translations
psychological state
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