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spineless
adjective spine·less \ˈspīn-ləs\
: lacking courage or strength
: having no spine or spines
Full Definition of SPINELESS
1
: free from spines, thorns, or prickles
2
a : having no spinal column : invertebrate b : lacking strength of character
— spine·less·ly adverb
— spine·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of SPINELESS
1827
Related to SPINELESS
- Synonyms
- characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, nerveless, soft, weak, weakened, weak-kneed, weakling, wet [British], wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy
Rhymes with SPINELESS
SPINELESS Defined for Kids
spineless
adjective spine·less \ˈspīn-ləs\
Definition of SPINELESS for Kids
1
: lacking spines <spineless stems>
2
: having no backbone <a spineless animal>
3
: lacking spirit, courage, or determination
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