feeble-minded

This term carries a heavy negative connotation and is often perceived as derogatory or archaic. In modern clinical or social contexts, it is largely avoided in favor of more precise, respectful terminology regarding cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. It suggests a state of helplessness or a profound lack of mental acuity.

When used to describe character or decision-making, the word shifts from a cognitive assessment to a critique of willpower. In this sense, it describes a perceived weakness of spirit or an inability to act with conviction, painting the subject as spineless or indecisive rather than intellectually deficient.