weak-mindedness

weak-mindedness
noun see weak-minded

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • Weak mindedness — is the state of being easily impressionable or possessing a weak sense of self will, judgement or conviction. A weak minded individual s opinion may be easily swayed by propaganda or emotional manipulation tactics, as they do not possess an… …   Wikipedia

  • Weak-mindedness — Weak minded Weak mind ed, a. Having a weak mind, either naturally or by reason of disease; feebleminded; foolish; idiotic. {Weak mind ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • weak-mindedness — weak mind·ed·ness …   English syllables

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  • weak-minded — weak mindedly, adv. weak mindedness, n. /week muyn did/, adj. 1. having or showing a lack of mental firmness; irresolute; vacillating. 2. having or showing mental feebleness; foolish. [1775 85] * * * …   Universalium

  • weak — adj. 1 deficient in strength, power, or number; fragile; easily broken or bent or defeated. 2 deficient in vigour; sickly, feeble (weak health; a weak imagination). 3 a deficient in resolution; easily led (a weak character). b (of an action or… …   Useful english dictionary

  • weak-minded — adjective Date: 1592 having or indicating a weak mind: a. lacking in judgment or good sense ; foolish b. feebleminded • weak mindedness noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • weak-minded — /ˈwik maɪndəd/ (say week muynduhd) adjective 1. having or showing a want of firmness of mind. 2. having or showing a weak or feeble mind. –weak mindedness, noun …  

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