Weak mindedness

Weak mindedness

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 adequate ability to judge or discern the quality of an assertion, or they may exhibit a lack of discipline.

Weak mindedness can result from several factors, including but not limited to lack of education, lack of critical thinking skills, lack of interpersonal experience or understanding, or developmental disability.


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  • 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

  • weak-mindedness — noun see weak minded * * * weakˈ mindˈedness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑weak …   Useful english dictionary

  • weak-mindedness — noun see weak minded …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • weak-mindedness — See weak minded. * * * …   Universalium

  • weak-minded — [wēkmīn΄did] adj. 1. not firm of mind; indecisive; unable to refuse or deny 2. mentally retarded; feebleminded 3. showing weakness of resolve or thought [a weak minded decision] weak mindedness n …   English World dictionary

  • 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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