double-minded

[ duhb-uhl-mahyn-did ]

adjective

1. wavering or undecided in mind.

double-minded

adjective

1. rare.
   undecided; vacillating

Derived Forms

• ˌdouble-ˈmindedness, noun

Other Words From

• double-minded·ly adverb
• double-minded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-minded¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

James says: "Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded."

From Project Gutenberg

Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

From Project Gutenberg

James had spoken (1:8) of the double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

From Project Gutenberg

“Double-minded creature that he is, wavering at every turn” (Moffatt).

From Project Gutenberg

Clement of Rome says: “Wretched are the double-minded, who doubt in their heart.”

From Project Gutenberg