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weak-kneed
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nid
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
lacking in determination or courage.
He was weak-kneed as he gave his first speech. |
| definition 2: |
giving way easily to intimidation.
He is so weak-kneed that he changes his opinion at the first sign of opposition. |
| related words: |
meek, soft, spineless, timid, yellow |
| derivations: |
weak-kneedly (adv.), weak-kneedness (n.) |
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