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   weak-kneed

   /ˌwiːkˈniːd/

   adjective

   • 1. weak and shaky as a result of fear or excitement: "she still felt weak-kneed whenever he came towards her"
   • ▪ lacking in resolve or courage; cowardly: "no one could say that our news programmes have been weak-kneed in their coverage"

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   What is the meaning of 'weak-kneed'?

   • The meaning of 'weak-kneed' is 'lacking willpower or resolution'.

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   What is a weak-kneed little creature?

   • It is a weak-kneed little creature which can be trampled over by airlines and totally disregarded by foreign carriers. I recognise that that position is only held by means of support, and that support has been a little weak-kneed and wobbly. To whom are we supposed to be weak-kneed?

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   What is the difference between irresolute and weak kneed?

   • weak-kneed - lacking will power or resolution; "the role of the dissenter is not for the weak-kneed". irresolute - uncertain how to act or proceed; "the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute".

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   Weak-kneed means not brave or determined enough to defend your beliefs against others, or made to feel weak and likely to fall by emotion. See how to use this informal adjective in sentences and find synonyms and related words.

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     WEAK-KNEED meaning: 1. not brave or determined enough to...

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     WEAK-KNEED translate: 軟弱的，不勇敢的；不堅定的,...

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   Learn the meaning of weak-kneed, a word that describes someone who lacks willpower or resolution. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries.

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   Weak-kneed means unable or unwilling to do anything because of a strong emotion such as fear. Learn how to use this informal adjective in sentences and compare it with other related words.

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   Weak-kneed means not brave or determined enough to defend your beliefs against others, or made to feel weak and likely to fall by emotion. Learn more about this informal adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences.

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   weak-kneed. /ˌwik ˌˈnid/. IPA guide. Definitions of weak-kneed. adjective. lacking will power or resolution. “the role of the dissenter is not for the weak-kneed ”. synonyms: irresolute.

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   Weak-kneed means lacking strength of character or purpose, or yielding readily to force, persuasion, intimidation, etc. Find the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective in various dictionaries and thesaurus.

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