weak-minded

American

[week-mahyn-did] / ˈwikˈmaɪn dɪd /

adjective

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

weak-minded British

adjective

lacking in stability of mind or character
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

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

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Kanye West, for all his accolades and acclamation, is revealed as just another possessive, weak-minded man who can’t take no for an answer.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2022

When Luke Skywalker asks Obi-Wan for an explanation, the wizened Jedi knight explains that the Force can have a powerful influence on the weak-minded.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2020

It’s being weak-minded, allowing setbacks to get under your skin, to define your mindset and who you are.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 10, 2019

Or perhaps show by some signs that she was too weak-minded to enjoy or even endure it.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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