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-mindedness
  noun
• weak-mindedly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of weak-minded

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

But the most illuminating report comes from the medical officer at Parkhurst Convict Prison; these are his words— Weak-minded convicts and others whose mental state is doubtful continue to be collected here.

From London's Underworld by Holmes, Thomas

Weak-minded, jealous, contentious—with all the attendants natural to one who leads an unsettled life, sits George Mullholland, his elbow resting on the table, and his head poised thoughtfully in his hand.

From An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

Weak-minded, jealous, contentious-with all the attendants natural to one who leads an unsettled life, sits George Mullholland, his elbow resting on the table, and his head poised thoughtfully in his hand.

From Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

Weak-minded though it was, Professor Valeyon loved to listen to it.

From Bressant by Hawthorne, Julian

Weak-minded as they were, they could not be trusted, nor could Lucifer win them over.

From Added Upon A Story by Anderson, Nephi