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Definition of weak-headed

: having a weak head: such as
a : liable to dizziness : easily affected by drinking
b : wanting in strength of mind or purpose : weak-minded
c : having a feeble intellect

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Other Words from weak-headed

weakheadedly adverb
weakheadedness noun, plural -es

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“Weak-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weak-headed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2021.

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