weak-willed

/ˌwiːkˈwɪld/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwiːkˈwɪld/ (ame, ipa)

weak-willed — adjective

1. too ready to give up your own decision when stronger people or pressure push aga

1.形容詞C1
釋義

too ready to give up your own decision when stronger people or pressure push against it.

例句

Gabriel felt too weak-willed to say no to the extra shift.

too + weak-willed to + verb

The weak-willed prince signed the deal after one angry phone call.

weak-willed + role noun

同義詞
  • indecisive

    focuses on being unable to choose, even without outside pressure

  • submissive

    stresses obeying stronger people rather than changing your own plan

  • spineless

    much more critical and suggests a lack of courage

反義詞
  • strong-willed

    keeps to a decision even when others try to change it

  • firm

    stays steady and does not give way easily

  • resolute

    more formal and emphasizes determined purpose

文法句型

weak-willed child/leader/person

be weak-willed when others apply pressure

be too weak-willed to + verb

用法筆記

Often describes someone who gives in to stronger personalities, repeated requests, or social pressure. Unlike simply being unsure, it suggests other people end up shaping the final choice.

常見錯誤

❌She is weak-willed, so nobody can change her mind.
✅She is weak-willed, so people can talk her into changing her mind.
💡The word describes someone who gives way easily, not someone who resists pressure.