weak-minded

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]

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