spineless

• Describe a una persona que carece de valor, determinación o fuerza moral; también se usa literalmente para referirse a un animal sin espina dorsal o columna vertebral.

Describes a person lacking courage, determination, or moral strength; also used literally to describe an animal without a spine.

1. Lacking courage or willpowerB2informal

   Weak in character, lacking determination, courage, or the ability to stand up for oneself.

   Falta de coraje o voluntad

   • He was too spineless to confront his boss about the unfair treatment.
   • The politician gave a spineless response to the crisis.
   • She called him spineless for not defending his own ideas.

   Sinónimoscowardlyfaint-heartedfeeblegutlessindecisiveineffectualirresolutepusillanimoussofttimidtimorouswimpishyellow

   Antónimosbackboneboldbravecourageousdeterminedfirmgutsyresolutespiritedstrong-willed

2. Lacking a backboneC1formalscientific

   Describing an animal that does not have a vertebral column or spinal column.

   Sin columna vertebral

   • Jellyfish are spineless creatures that drift through the ocean.
   • The biologist studied spineless marine organisms.
   • Spineless animals make up a large portion of the animal kingdom.

   Sinónimosinvertebrate

3. Lacking spines or thornsC2formalscientific

   Referring to a plant or animal that naturally lacks spiny processes, thorns, or prickles.

   Desprovisto de espinas

   • The spineless cactus is popular for indoor gardening.
   • This variety of rose is spineless, making it easier to handle.
   • Spineless plants are often preferred in landscaping for safety.

   Sinónimosthornlessunarmed

   Antónimospricklyspinythorny