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spine·less

(spīn′lĭs)
adj.
1. Lacking courage or willpower.
2. Biology
a. Having no spines.
b. Lacking a spinal column; invertebrate.
spine′less·ly adv.
spine′less·ness n.
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Noun 1. spinelessness - the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition
meekness, subduedness - a disposition to be patient and long suffering
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