spineless

adjective
UK: /ˈspɪnləs/
US: /ˈspaɪnləs/

  1. Lacking courage; weak and easily dominated.

    1. Don't be so spineless; stand up for yourself
    2. The spineless leader allowed the company to crumble under pressure from competitors

  2. Without a backbone or spine.

    1. The biologist examined the spineless creature found on the beach
    2. Jellyfish are spineless animals that drift through the ocean currents.

Synonyms

cowardly submissive timid gutless weak

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spineless" in English means: Lacking courage; weak and easily dominated., Without a backbone or spine..

The phonetic transcription of "spineless" is /ˈspɪnləs/ in British English and /ˈspaɪnləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spineless": cowardly, submissive, timid, gutless, weak.

Example usage of "spineless": "Don't be so spineless; stand up for yourself". More examples on the page.