单词	spinelessly
释义	spineless adjective spine·​less ˈspīn-ləs  1 : free from spines, thorns, or prickles 2 a : having no spinal column : invertebrate b : lacking strength of character spinelessly adverb spinelessness noun Synonyms characterless effete frail invertebrate limp-wristed milk-and-water namby-pamby nerveless soft weak weak-kneed weakened weakling wet [British] wimpish wimpy wishy-washy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a spineless man who let his wife make all the decisions spineless seamen who trembled at the first roar of the cannon Recent Examples on the Web Keller is investigating how well the barriers work against invertebrates — those little, sometimes microscopic, spineless organisms like quagga mussels, scud, water fleas and bloody red shrimp. Juanpablo Ramirez-franco, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 At first a seemingly spineless vice president, the character grew to become one of the longest-running antagonists for counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2022 Where do political figures like Bowers and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, another witness, find their courage while the likes of Kevin McCarthy and Lindsey Graham become spineless Trump toadies? Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 21 June 2022 The result of all this spineless activity was an insurrection that claimed lives, emboldened white supremacists and, according to the committee, nearly led to a coup. Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022 In the end, Shiv makes a comically spineless choice. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2021 In a world of spineless invertebrates, Roger Goodell and Rob Manfred had the best weeks. Nick Canepa Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2021 Withholding points of view puts them at risk of exposure later for being spineless or playing politics. Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Five hundred million years ago, spineless chordates slunk through Earth's Cambrian oceans. Katherine Harmon, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2010 See More Word History First Known Use 1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition spineless adjective spine·​less ˈspīn-ləs  1 : lacking spines spineless stems 2 : having no backbone a spineless animal 3 : lacking spirit, courage, or determination spinelessly adverb as in cravenly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cravenly cowardly timorously fearfully timidly pusillanimously diffidently shyly nervously anxiously prudently cautiously apprehensively mousily skittishly heedfully spiritlessly carefully Antonyms & Near Antonyms boldly courageously valiantly valorously manfully fearlessly stalwartly heroically bravely firmly intrepidly gallantly resolutely determinedly dauntlessly gamely pluckily gutsily stoutly stoutheartedly spiritedly doughtily grittily spunkily See More
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