Soft-minded

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking courage and conviction; easily swayed, persuaded, or intimidated.

    "The soft-minded manager often defers direct action in the hope that the situation will remedy itself."

  2. 2
    Lacking intellectual rigor; Given to sentimentality.

    "The liberated educator does not accept soft-minded religiosity because it embraces all kinds of superstitions."

Example

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"The soft-minded manager often defers direct action in the hope that the situation will remedy itself."

Etymology

From soft + minded.

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