state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
Refers to one's inner psychological state, feelings, or frame of mind, often in a reflective or descriptive context.
It's difficult to understand his state of mind.
My mental state before the exam is complicated.
I won the championship, but since my rival retired, I have mixed feelings about it.
After the match, the coach talked about his state of mind.
The reporter asked the athlete about her current state of mind.
After retiring, he revealed his true feelings for the first time.