Spineless

Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪnləs/

Definitions of spineless

adjective having or showing a lack of courage or strength; weak

Example Sentences

A1 He is spineless and always lets others make decisions for him.

A2 The spineless jellyfish floated gently in the ocean currents.

B1 The spineless politician refused to take a stand on the controversial issue.

B2 Her spineless behavior in the face of adversity disappointed her friends.

C1 The CEO's spineless leadership style led to a lack of direction within the company.

C2 The spineless actions of the government in response to the crisis were widely criticized.

Examples of spineless in a Sentence

formal The spineless politician refused to take a stand on the controversial issue.

informal I can't believe he's being so spineless about making a decision.

slang Don't be so spineless, stand up for yourself!

figurative His spineless behavior showed his lack of courage in facing challenges.

Grammatical Forms of spineless

• past tense: spineless
• plural: spinelesses
• comparative: more spineless
• superlative: most spineless
• present tense: is spineless
• future tense: will be spineless
• perfect tense: has been spineless
• continuous tense: is being spineless
• singular: spineless
• positive degree: spineless
• infinitive: to be spineless
• gerund: being spineless
• participle: spineless

Origin and Evolution of spineless

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'spineless' originated from the Old English word 'spina', which means 'thorn' or 'spine'. It was later combined with the suffix '-less' to form 'spineless'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone lacking physical backbone or strength, 'spineless' has evolved to also signify a lack of courage, determination, or moral fiber.