单词	spinelessness
释义	spineless adjective spine·​less ˈspīn-ləs  1 : free from spines, thorns, or prickles 2 a : having no spinal column : invertebrate b : lacking strength of character spinelessly adverb spinelessness noun Synonyms characterless effete frail invertebrate limp-wristed milk-and-water namby-pamby nerveless soft weak weak-kneed weakened weakling wet [British] wimpish wimpy wishy-washy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a spineless man who let his wife make all the decisions spineless seamen who trembled at the first roar of the cannon Recent Examples on the Web Keller is investigating how well the barriers work against invertebrates — those little, sometimes microscopic, spineless organisms like quagga mussels, scud, water fleas and bloody red shrimp. Juanpablo Ramirez-franco, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 At first a seemingly spineless vice president, the character grew to become one of the longest-running antagonists for counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2022 Where do political figures like Bowers and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, another witness, find their courage while the likes of Kevin McCarthy and Lindsey Graham become spineless Trump toadies? Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 21 June 2022 The result of all this spineless activity was an insurrection that claimed lives, emboldened white supremacists and, according to the committee, nearly led to a coup. Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022 In the end, Shiv makes a comically spineless choice. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2021 In a world of spineless invertebrates, Roger Goodell and Rob Manfred had the best weeks. Nick Canepa Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2021 Withholding points of view puts them at risk of exposure later for being spineless or playing politics. Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Five hundred million years ago, spineless chordates slunk through Earth's Cambrian oceans. Katherine Harmon, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2010 See More Word History First Known Use 1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition spineless adjective spine·​less ˈspīn-ləs  1 : lacking spines spineless stems 2 : having no backbone a spineless animal 3 : lacking spirit, courage, or determination spinelessness noun 1 as in weakness the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character the spinelessness that the grown woman has shown in dealing with her overbearing mother Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance weakness wimpiness softness wishy-washiness corruptness frailness corruption wimpishness frailty evil foible collapse failing peccadillo flaw immorality wickedness Antonyms & Near Antonyms fortitude strength toughness chutzpah resoluteness firmness nerve mettle backbone hardihood moxie hutzpah chutzpa discipline morality virtuousness goodness integrity rectitude righteousness hutzpa rightness self-discipline uprightness See More 2 as in cowardice a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger charged the midshipman with sickening spinelessness under fire Synonyms & Similar Words cowardice pusillanimity fearfulness cowardliness gutlessness cravenness timidity dastardliness weakness timorousness faintheartedness cautiousness diffidence poltroonery wariness feebleness bashfulness carefulness softness shyness Antonyms & Near Antonyms heroism courage virtue bravery fearlessness gallantry nerve valor audacity daring boldness stoutness intrepidity heart hardihood guts fortitude courageousness intrepidness brazenness valiance grit dauntlessness backbone determination gumption mettle spunk resolution perseverance fiber tenacity pluck greatheartedness endurance doughtiness stamina See More
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