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What is another word for spineless?

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Pronunciation:

[ spˈa͡ɪnləs], [ spˈa‍ɪnləs], [ s_p_ˈaɪ_n_l_ə_s]

Related words: extinct animals without backbones, non-vertebrates without backbones, invertebrate animals without backbone, marine invertebrate animals without backbones, invertebrate animals without backbone and spines, animals without a backbone

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    How to use "Spineless" in context?

    Most people would probably consider themselves to be somewhere on the spectrum of being 'spineless'. The term is often used to describe people who don't have the backbone to stand up for themselves, or who are too timid to take action.

    It can be a surprisingly negative term, but it can also be a source of strength for people who don't have a lot of confidence. For those who are considered to be 'spineless', there may be things they do that are difficult for others to understand, but they know deep down that they're not strong enough to face the world on their own.

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