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View synonyms for of sound mind

of sound mind

[ uhv sound mahynd ]

idiom

  1. capable of rational thought and decision making, unimpaired by mental illness, drugs, dementia, etc.; compos mentis. Compare non compos mentis ( def ).


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Word History and Origins

Origin of of sound mind1

First recorded in 1605–15
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Example Sentences

“Mrs. Douglas is of sound mind, and her family and friends are deeply concerned for her safety and well-being.”

“If the person who did this to the dog was of sound mind,” she added, “they would have been aware that they were sentencing him to death.”

Can you say she was of sound mind when she signed on to do the project?

If Trump can convince gullible people that he is a Christian, however, maybe there’s hope that a preacher of sound mind can overcome the power of Trump’s rhetoric.

From Salon

In the trailer released Friday, Williams is shown inebriated, struggling to stand, tearful and seemingly suffering memory loss — all while insisting to friends and family she is of sound mind.

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