That is the very definition of a demoralized person: they will never change their position based on new information, but will change it immediately on the mere say-so of their “experts,” entirely without critique and often without even realizing their position has changed.
That is the very definition of a demoralized person: they will never change their position based on new information, but will change it immediately on the mere say-so of their “experts,” entirely without critique and often without even realizing their position has changed.
Those work well enough as synonyms, except for ignorance which is a different condition and more easily cured. There is hope for the ignorant that doesn’t exist for the demoralized.
That is the very definition of a demoralized person: they will never change their position based on new information, but will change it immediately on the mere say-so of their “experts,” entirely without critique and often without even realizing their position has changed.
Demoralized? How about insane. Ignorant? Stupid? Gullible? Hide-bound?
Those work well enough as synonyms, except for ignorance which is a different condition and more easily cured. There is hope for the ignorant that doesn’t exist for the demoralized.