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spineless

spine·less

spineless

 
pronunciation:
spaIn lihs
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having no courage, conviction, or will power; irresolute.
synonyms:
fainthearted, pusillanimous, timid
antonyms:
bold, brave, strong, strong-willed
similar words:
chicken-hearted, cowardly, cringing, fearful, irresolute, lily-livered, meek, soft, timorous, wavering, weak, weak-kneed, weak-minded, yellow
definition 2: having no spine or backbone.
synonyms:
invertebrate
antonyms:
vertebrate
definition 3: having no quills, spines, or thorns.
antonyms:
spiny
similar words:
smooth
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