low-minded
[ loh-min-did ]
/ ˈloʊˈmɪn dɪd /
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adjective
having or showing a coarse or vulgar taste or interests.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1720–30
OTHER WORDS FROM low-minded
low·mind·ed·ly, adverblow-mind·ed·ness, nounWords nearby low-minded
lowly, low-lying, low man on the totem pole, Low Mass, low milling, low-minded, lown, Lowndes, low-necked, lowp, low-pass filter
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low-minded
adjective
having a vulgar or crude mind and character
Derived forms of low-minded
low-mindedly, adverblow-mindedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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