low-minded

[ loh-min-did ]

adjective

1. having or showing a coarse or vulgar taste or interests.

low-minded

adjective

1. having a vulgar or crude mind and character

Derived Forms

• ˌlow-ˈmindedness, noun
• ˌlow-ˈmindedly, adverb

Other Words From

• lowminded·ly adverb
• low-minded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of low-minded¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Schemer, climber, manipulator, wielder of high-minded covers for low-minded exploitation, Morf doesn’t do much actual writing.

From Los Angeles Times

Maryland, like most universities running a big-time athletic program, needs a cleansing, yet it has predictably chosen to take in some dirty laundry to continue its low-minded pursuit of gridiron glory.

From Washington Post

“More than a low-minded appeal to male lechery,” A.O.

From New York Times

And what it exposes more than anything is the very sad, very low-minded character of the tiny group of supporters he has.

From New York Times

I can only continue to shout and wail about the ignorance, the complete lack of decency and low-minded character of the republican candidate for the presidency of the United States.

From New York Times