double-minded
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- double-mindedly adverb
- double-mindedness noun
Etymology
Origin of double-minded
First recorded in 1545–55
Example Sentences
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“I was a very double-minded person, as all Soviets were,” Lebedev said.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2021
Mr. Comey looked to me both embarrassed and double-minded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2016
It is the last of those concessions to the spirit of the world which half-believers and double-minded prophets have always been found making; but it is a mortal concession.
From Winds Of Doctrine Studies in Contemporary Opinion by Santayana, George
Be not double-minded in any degree, but faithfully maintain, not only the upright principle on religious ground, but also the brightest honor, according to the maxims of the world.
From Elizabeth Fry by Pitman, Mrs. E. R.
A double-minded man most surely lacketh Stability in all he undertaketh.
From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John
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