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spineless

/ˈspaɪnləs/adjective

उच्चारण स्पाइन्लस

कायर, रीढ़हीन, डरपोक, बुज़दिल

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    disapproving

    (of people) weak and lacking the courage to do what is right or to stand up to others

    कायर, रीढ़हीन, डरपोक, बुज़दिल

    • The committee was too spineless to take action against the powerful minister.
    • a spineless leader who agrees with whoever spoke last

    Synonyms weak cowardly feeble timid craven

    Opposite brave courageous resolute bold

  2. 2

    (of animals) having no spine

    बिना रीढ़ की हड्डी वाला, अकशेरुकी

    • Jellyfish and worms are spineless creatures.
    • Octopuses are spineless creatures that can squeeze through tiny gaps.

    Synonyms invertebrate

    Opposite vertebrate

  3. 3

    (of plants or animals) having no sharp points (spines)

    बिना काँटों वाला

    • a spineless variety of cactus
    • The nursery sells a spineless variety of prickly pear.
◇Word family
spinelessness nounspinelessly adverb