What is the meaning of spineless?

adjective

  • Weak in willpower, courage or vitality.
  • Lacking a backbone or spinal column.
    • usage: "worms are an example of invertebrate animals"
  • Lacking spiny processes.
    • usage: "spineless fins"
  • Lacking thorns.
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