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    spineless
    /ˈspʌɪnlɪs/

    adjective

    • 1. having no spine or backbone; invertebrate.
    • 2. weak and purposeless: "a spineless coward"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPINELESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SPINELESS definition: 1. A spineless person does not have much determination and is not willing to take risks: 2. A…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spinelessSpineless Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SPINELESS is free from spines, thorns, or prickles. How to use spineless in a sentence. free from spines, thorns, or prickles; having no spinal column : invertebrate; lacking strength of character…

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spinelessSpineless - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    It's more common to call people spineless as a derogatory way of commenting on their weakness. A spineless superhero is too scared to confront the bad guys, and a spineless politician avoids conversation with critical constituents. Definitions of spineless. adjective. weak in willpower, courage or vitality.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › spinelessSPINELESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    without moral force, resolution, or courage; feeble: a spineless, lily-livered coward. Synonyms: indecisive, irresolute, weak. Antonyms: resolute, strong. spineless. / ˈspaɪnlɪs / adjective. lacking a backbone; invertebrate. having no spiny processes. spineless stems. lacking strength of character, resolution, or courage. Discover More.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspineless adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of spineless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPINELESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    adjective. 1. lacking a backbone; invertebrate. 2. having no spiny processes. spineless stems. 3. lacking strength of character, resolution, or courage. Collins English Dictionary.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPINELESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    adjective. disapproving us / ˈspaɪn.ləs / uk / ˈspaɪn.ləs / Add to word list. A spineless person does not have much determination and is not willing to take risks: He was, she concluded, a spineless individual. Synonyms. gutless informal. namby-pamby informal disapproving. wet (WEAK) UK. wishy-washy informal disapproving. Opposite. gutsy informal.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › spinelessSpineless - definition of spineless by The Free Dictionary

    1. (Zoology) lacking a backbone; invertebrate. 2. (Botany) having no spiny processes: spineless stems. 3. lacking strength of character, resolution, or courage. ˈspinelessly adv. ˈspinelessness n.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSPINELESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    SPINELESS definition: A spineless person has a weak personality and is frightened easily.. Learn more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › spinelessspineless | meaning of spineless in Longman Dictionary of...

    spineless meaning, definition, what is spineless: lacking courage and determination – used...: Learn more.