Weak-minded

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having or exhibiting a mind that lacks steadfastness, resoluteness or especially judgment; not strong-minded.

    "Jabba the Hutt: I told you not to admit him. / Luke Skywalker: I must be allowed to speak. / Bib Fortuna: He must be allowed to speak. / Jabba the Hutt: You weak-minded fool! He's using an old Jedi mind trick! / Luke Skywalker: You will bring Captain Solo and the wookie to me. / Jabba the Hutt: Your mind powers will not work on me, boy."

  2. 2
    Mentally or intellectually deficient; feeble-minded; half-witted. historical, offensive

    "Their mother is insane ; father somewhat weak-minded."

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afraidasinineblindbrainlesscowardlydaft

Example

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"Do not laugh at the weak-minded and the disabled."

Etymology

From weak + minded. Probably related to weak (“mentally or intellectually deficient”).

Related phrases

weak-mindedlyweak-mindedness

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