spineless
adjective
having no spines or quills.
spinelessness
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a word derived from
spineless.
Example Sentences
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"Disturbing spinelessness at an institution famed for courage," Baron added.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2024
A number of members of my own party, because of their spinelessness, will never see their names in such a book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2021
That said, there have been jabs implied by, say, the spinelessness of the Good Place Committee.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2020
Given the spinelessness those groups have shown so far, your chances would be slim.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 7, 2018
‘I was afraid if I said anything, I'd be next, sir.' Well, if this spinelessness is the future of British society, heaven help us.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
