spineless

/spˈaɪnləs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. weak in willpower, courage or vitality
2. lacking a backbone or spinal column
   “worms are an example of invertebrate animals”
3. lacking spiny processes
   “spineless fins”
4. lacking thorns

Synonyms for spineless

• namby-pamby
• gutless
• wishy-washy
• weak
• invertebrate
• thornless
• unarmed

Antonyms of spineless

• spinous