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- Dictionaryspineless/ˈspʌɪnlɪs/
adjective
- 1. having no spine or backbone; invertebrate.
- 2. weak and purposeless: "a spineless coward"
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SPINELESS definition: 1. A spineless person does not have much determination and is not willing to take risks: 2. A…. Learn more.
The meaning of SPINELESS is free from spines, thorns, or prickles. How to use spineless in a sentence.
1. (Zoology) lacking a backbone; invertebrate. 2. (Botany) having no spiny processes: spineless stems. 3. lacking strength of character, resolution, or courage. ˈspinelessly adv. ˈspinelessness n.
1. having no backbone; invertebrate. 2. having a weak or flexible backbone. 3. lacking courage, resistance, willpower, etc. 4. without spines, or thorny processes.
(of animals or plants) having no spines (= sharp parts like needles) Check pronunciation: spineless. Definition of spineless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for SPINELESS: weak, weakened, soft, wimpy, corrupt, meek, timid, wimpish; Antonyms of SPINELESS: strong, tough, hard, firm, moral, good, virtuous, principled.
uk / ˈspaɪn.ləs.nəs / us / ˈspaɪn.ləs.nəs /. Add to word list. behaviour that shows a lack of determination and an unwillingness to take any risks: They fail to carry out their responsibilities out of sheer spinelessness.
spineless meaning: A spineless person has a weak personality and is frightened easily.. Learn more.
spineless meaning, definition, what is spineless: lacking courage and determination – used...: Learn more.
If you're spineless, you're weak or cowardly — or both. It would be spineless to watch a bully pick on someone much smaller and not try to intervene.
