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单词 weak-kneed
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weak-kneed


weak-kneed

(wēk′nēd′)adj. Lacking strength of character or purpose.

weak-kneed

adj informal yielding readily to force, persuasion, intimidation, etc ˌweak-ˈkneedly adv ˌweak-ˈkneedness n

weak′-kneed′



adj. yielding readily to opposition, pressure, intimidation, etc. [1860–65]
Thesaurus
Adj.1.weak-kneed - lacking will power or resolutionweak-kneed - lacking will power or resolution; "the role of the dissenter is not for the weak-kneed"irresolute - uncertain how to act or proceed; "the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute"
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weak-kneed


weak-kneed

Lacking resolve; easily swayed or frightened. You can definitely get someone weak-kneed like Tim to do this stupid project for you. You'll never convince them to give you a raise if you go into the meeting weak-kneed.

weak-kneed


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Words related to weak-kneed

adj lacking will power or resolution

Related Words

  • irresolute
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