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[ adjective ] weak in willpower

Used in print

(Edwin Booth, Outlaw Town....)

Curt wanted to get Jess alone , without interference from anyone , even as spineless a person as the store owner .

Related terms

weak

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[ adjective ] lacking courage or vitality

Synonyms

gutless

Examples

"he was a yellow gutless worm" "a spineless craven fellow"

Related terms

gutsy

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