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spineless
adjective
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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:

characterlessineffectualirresoluteweakfraileffetewishy-washymilk-and-waterinadequatefeeble
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Antonyms for spineless:

excitingunwaveringpersistentboldunfazedstrong-willedmulishabsoluteindomitableforceful
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