weak-headed

American  

[week-hed-id] / ˈwikˈhɛd ɪd /

adjective

1. easily intoxicated by alcoholic beverages.

2. prone to dizziness or giddiness.

3. weak-minded.

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Other Word Forms

• weak-headedness
  noun
• weak-headedly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of weak-headed

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

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weak-headed

I’ve seen this kind of weak-headed apologia over and over on the Internet.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2021

This gulf beneath would be trying to the nerves of a weak-headed climber at the critical point, and so it proved in the result.

From Maiwa's Revenge by Haggard, Henry Rider

Then man is weak-headed and foolish, does silly things, and becomes the jest of the children.

From Household Tales by Brothers Grimm by Hunt, Margaret

The fact is that the claims of weak-headed adorers who worship men of genius would lead to endless mischief if they were allowed.

From The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour by Runciman, James

If you wish to become weak-headed, nervous, and good for nothing, read novels.

From The Ladies' Vase Polite Manual for Young Ladies by Lady, An American