spineless

adjective

How many syllables in spineless?

There are 2 syllables in the word spineless.

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Divide spineless into syllables:

spine · less

How to pronounce spineless:

Definition of spineless:

spineless (adjective):: behaving in a cowardly way; free from spines, thorns, or prickles; weak in willpower, courage or vitality.

Synonyms for spineless:

boneless

characterless

chickenshit

corrupt

cowardly

effete

faint-hearted

feeble

frail

gutless

inadequate

ineffective

ineffectual

invertebrate

irresolute

lily-livered

limp-wristed

meek

milk-and-water

namby-pamby

nerveless

pathetic

soft

spiritless

squeamish

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Antonyms for spineless:

able

absolute

adventuresome

adventurous

aggressive

ardent

arrogant

assertive

assured

audacious

aweless

backboned

ballsy

bellicose

bold

brash

brassy

brave

brazen

calm

capable

certain

chivalrous

collected

conceited

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