double-minded
Americanadjective
adjective
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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
Just as the criminal must stand judgment in a court of law, so must the double-minded man stand judgment in the court of public opinion.
From The Essentials of Spirituality by Adler, Felix
When this forgiveness has been obtained, then his hands are cleansed, but he may still be double-minded.
From The Theology of Holiness by Clark, Dougan
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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