weak-headed
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Etymology
Origin of weak-headed
First recorded in 1645–55
Example Sentences
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I’ve seen this kind of weak-headed apologia over and over on the Internet.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2021
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
It seemed that from such a basis of truth and frankness as the poor weak-headed pauper had laid, our intercourse might go forward to something better than the intercourse of sages.
From Walden by Thoreau, Henry David
This the youth promised to do, and our friend Robert congratulated himself upon his success in saving his well-meaning but rather weak-headed cousin from certain ruin.
From A Man of Honor by Eggleston, George Cary
"To be weak-headed," I said, finishing his sentence.
From A Day of Fate by Roe, Edward Payson
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