empty-minded
|emp-ty-mind-ed|
B2
/ˈɛmpti ˈmaɪndɪd/
void of thought
Etymology
Etymology Information
'empty-minded' originates from the combination of 'empty' and 'mind,' where 'empty' meant 'void of content' and 'mind' referred to 'the faculty of thought.'
Historical Evolution
'empty-minded' evolved from the Old English word 'æmtig' meaning 'at leisure, unoccupied' and 'mynd' meaning 'mind, thought.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'void of thought or content,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in thought or intelligence; having a vacant mind.
He seemed empty-minded during the meeting, contributing nothing to the discussion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41