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
If you wish to become weak-headed, nervous, and good for nothing, read novels.
From The Ladies' Vase Polite Manual for Young Ladies by An American Lady
You start this gorl-durned racket like a pack o’ weak-headed fools, yearnin’ to pitch away what’s been chucked right into your fool laps jest fer one o’ Blue Grass Pete’s fat-head notions.
From The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills by Ridgwell Cullum
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 James Runciman
Yes; that’s what every weak-headed noodle says when he has made a blunder.
From In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" by George Manville Fenn
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