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SPINELESSNESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("spinelessness" is a kind of...):
meekness; subduedness (a disposition to be patient and long suffering)
Derivation:
spineless (weak in willpower, courage or vitality)