feeble-minded
Americanadjective
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lacking the normal mental powers.
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Medicine/Medical. (no longer in technical use) mentally deficient.
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stupid or foolish; not sensible.
feeble-minded remarks.
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Archaic. lacking firmness of mind; indecisive.
adjective
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lacking in intelligence; stupid
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mentally defective
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lacking decision; irresolute
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of feeble-minded
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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When the feeble minded can't make their case with facts and reason, they resort to the conspiracy theories.
From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2018
To make sense in 20th century English, "Libertines" became "Freedmen," "feeble minded" was changed to "faint-hearted," and "mortify" to "put to death."
From Time Magazine Archive
I wish I knew why Judith talks so much in her sleep, about officers, and honest hearts, and false tongues, but I suppose she don't like to tell me, as I'm feeble minded.
From The Deerslayer by Cooper, James Fenimore
Sometimes I think I'm not half as feeble minded as they say I am.
From The Deerslayer by Cooper, James Fenimore
I think she threatened to have me sent to an Orphans' Home, or a hospital for the feeble minded.
From Mixed Faces by Norton, Roy
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