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Spineless

usgb/ˈspaɪnləs/Volume
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Negative Tone

Using 'spineless' to describe someone has a derogatory meaning, suggesting a lack of strength.

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Don’t be spineless; confront the issue!
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Conversational

'Spineless' is often used in informal situations among friends or in the media.

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The character in the movie was spineless and let others make decisions for him.
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Emotionally Charged

The word can evoke strong negative emotions; use it cautiously to avoid offending someone.

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When he called her spineless, she felt deeply insulted.
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