worldly-minded
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- worldly-mindedness noun
Etymology
Origin of worldly-minded
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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Too often we see that worldly-minded men not only have no relish for spiritual exercises, but feel bitterly and scornfully toward those who affect them.
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A worldly-minded servant, who is not living in the fear of God, will neglect this command.
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That can’t be—discontented, worldly-minded girl that I have proved myself to be!
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He knew her for a worldly-minded woman, careless of everything save her own pleasures, but for such depths of callousness he was not prepared.
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The worldly-minded little woman proved a staunch ally.
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