feather-brained

Example Sentences

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In practice I hope that Master George and Mr Mervyn are talking tough to impress feather-brained markets so that they can win time to act less brutally.

From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2010

"You won't, I daresay, but," and he threw a glance at the other two, "those feather-brained creatures——" "Oh, we're all right."

From Leonore Stubbs by Walford, L. B.

You’re a silly, young goose, and as feather-brained as he is.

From The Haute Noblesse A Novel by Fenn, George Manville

Grantly and Buz Ffolliot had each recognised and admired that quality in him, and it is possible that he had vaguely discerned a kindred reticence in these feather-brained boys.

From The Ffolliots of Redmarley by Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen)

You saw what a pitiful kind of fool she was, irresponsible and helpless and feather-brained.

From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth