Etymology

weak-minded

Today it means: Having or exhibiting a mind that lacks steadfastness, resoluteness or especially judgment; not strong-minded. Full definition →

First used 1530s
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The story

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

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1530s Having or exhibiting a mind that lacks steadfastness, resoluteness or especially judgment; not strong-minded.
  • from ca. 1700 Mentally or intellectually deficient; feeble-minded; half-witted.

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