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
Whatever else she might be, it was plain Aunt Elvira wa’n’t feeble minded.
From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Ford, Sewell
We desire you brethren warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, forbear the weak have continual patience toward all men.
From The first New Testament printed in English by
They wanted to protect the young and feeble minded.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green
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