double-minded

American  

[duhb-uhl-mahyn-did] / ˈdʌb əlˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

1. wavering or undecided in mind.

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double-minded British  

adjective

1. rare undecided; vacillating

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Other Word Forms

• double-mindedly adverb
• double-mindedness noun

Etymology

Origin of double-minded

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

Well, if you’re honest with yourself, he’s a double-minded person.

From New York Times

“I was a very double-minded person, as all Soviets were,” Lebedev said.

From New York Times

Mr. Comey looked to me both embarrassed and double-minded.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I am double-minded,” he said.

From New York Times

This was the king's double-minded, cunning counsellor, Chamberlain Ran�.

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