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

Weak-minded folly magnifies All that is rare and strange, And the dull herd's o'erwhelmed with awe At unexpected change.

From The Consolation of Philosophy by James, H. R. (Henry Rosher)

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)

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 and idiotic children may frequently ascribe their infirmity to the same cause.

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel

Weak-minded sceptic! enter here, Mix up Tyr�ler wine and beer, But ere you come to Kuffstein--whew!

From Gaudeamus! Humorous Poems by Scheffel, Joseph Victor von