spineless
adjective/ˈspaɪnləs/
/ˈspaɪnləs/
- (disapproving) (of people) weak and easily frightenedTopics Feelingsc2
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- (of animals) having no spine (= the long bone in the back)
- (of animals or plants) having no spines (= sharp parts like needles)
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