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weak-kneed
weak-kneed (wēk′nēd′)adj. Lacking strength of character or purpose.weak-kneed adj informal yielding readily to force, persuasion, intimidation, etc ˌweak-ˈkneedly adv ˌweak-ˈkneedness nweak′-kneed′ adj. yielding readily to opposition, pressure, intimidation, etc. [1860–65] ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | 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" | Translationsweak-kneed
weak-kneedLacking resolve; easily swayed or frightened. You can definitely get someone weak-kneed like Tim to do this stupid project for you. You'll never convince them to give you a raise if you go into the meeting weak-kneed.weak-kneed
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