spineless

UK
/ˈspaɪn.ləs/
US
/ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Translations

spinelessadjective
more spineless
Comp.
most spineless
Super.
UK
/ˈspaɪn.ləs/
US
/ˈspaɪn.ləs/
He was too spineless to stand up to his boss.
Он был слишком бесхребетным, чтобы противостоять своему начальнику.

Definitions

spinelessadjective
Lacking courage or strength of character; weak-willed.
The spineless manager avoided making any tough decisions, leaving the team without direction.
Having no backbone or spinal column; invertebrate.
Unlike fish, jellyfish are spineless creatures.
Lacking spines, thorns, or other sharp projections, especially in plants.
Gardeners often choose spineless cacti for households with small children.