Feeblebrained

/ˈfibəlˌbreɪnd/ adjective

Definition

Having weak intellectual abilities or poor judgment; not intelligent or quick-thinking.

Etymology

Compound of 'feeble' + 'brained' (having a brain of the specified kind). This word was used more commonly in the 1800s but is now considered outdated and potentially offensive.

Kelly Says

Victorian writers loved calling characters 'feeblebrained,' but it's a perfect example of how older language could be really harsh—nowadays we've learned that intelligence varies and that mocking people for it is unkind.

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