Spinelessness

//ˈspɑɪn.ləs.nəs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or quality of being spineless (not having a spine (literally or figuratively)); cowardice. uncountable

    "Johnson's political spinelessness is a betrayal not just of the North, but the whole country, and its ramifications will wreak havoc with the life chances and prospects of generations to come."

  2. 2
    the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition wordnet

Synonyms

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abuliacowardicefearfrailtyinfirmitypliability

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"Johnson's political spinelessness is a betrayal not just of the North, but the whole country, and its ramifications will wreak havoc with the life chances and prospects of generations to come."

Etymology

From spineless + -ness.

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