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adj
Having or exhibiting a mind that lacks steadfastness, resoluteness or especially judgment; not strong-minded.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Mentally or intellectually deficient; feeble-minded; half-witted.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, offensive
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History
From weak + minded. Probably related to weak (“mentally or intellectually deficient”).
Across languages
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