weak-minded

American  

[week-mahyn-did] / ˈwikˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

1. having or showing a lack of mental firmness; irresolute; vacillating.

2. having or showing mental feebleness; foolish.

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weak-minded British  

adjective

1. lacking in stability of mind or character

2. another word for feeble-minded

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Other Word Forms

• weak-mindedly adverb
• weak-mindedness noun

Etymology

Origin of weak-minded

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Obi-Wan Kenobi introduced the world to the “Jedi mind trick” early on in the Star Wars saga when he assured weak-minded Storm Troopers that “these aren’t the droids you’re looking for” during a search ordered by the evil Darth Vader.

From Barron's

"Some infiltrators into the revolution, some saboteurs, and some weak-minded people are taking advantage of the situation in the areas that were recently liberated," he says.

From BBC

But police said he was arrogant and manipulative, while Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah was weak-minded and gullible.

From BBC

"It's crazy, society has already lost its temper a little, the message of hate ... is becoming more and more fierce in those weak-minded people who opt for a crazy thing like an attack," he said.

From Reuters

How weak-minded would you have to be?

From Seattle Times