worldly-minded
[wurld-lee-mahyn-did]
- having or showing devotion to the affairs and interests of this world.
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Origin of worldly-minded
First recorded in 1595–1605
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Examples from the Web for worldly-minded
Historical Examples
Somebody in this family must be practical and worldly-minded, and I seem to be the one.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
Then why is that worldly-minded Debby talking about dressing for dinner?
Blue Bonnet's Ranch PartyC. E. Jacobs
From that time all, even the worldly-minded and the sinners, clung to their God.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)Heinrich Graetz
But I'm selfish and worldly-minded, like my neighbours in Christendom.
A Modern BuccaneerRolf Boldrewood
His appointment is one which even a worldly-minded man might covet.
An Australian in ChinaGeorge Ernest Morrison