Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

weak-minded

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.03 in modern English

Syllables
weak--mind-ed
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

Usage

Phrases

weak-mindedly weak-mindedness mentally deficient person

Frequently Paired Words

ignorant insane mentally deficient person

Synonyms

Questions

What does weak-minded mean?
Having or exhibiting a mind that lacks steadfastness, resoluteness or especially judgment; not strong-minded.
Where does weak-minded come from?
From weak + minded. Probably related to weak (“mentally or intellectually deficient”).

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