willensschwach
weak-willed, lacking willpower
adjective VIL-ens-shvakh Rare
Usage Note
willensschwach describes someone who gives in easily to temptation or who cannot maintain decisions and commitments. The opposite of willensstark (strong-willed). Often used in discussions of habit, addiction, or character development. Not necessarily a moral judgement — can be descriptive.
Examples
"Er war nicht böse, nur zu willensschwach, um schlechten Einflüssen zu widerstehen."
Natural Translation
He was not bad, just too weak-willed to resist bad influences.
Literal Translation
He was not bad, only too weak-willed to resist bad influences.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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