Spinelessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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spinelessly

 

[ หˆspaษชnlษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior description

Spinelessly refers to an action done without courage or determination. It describes behavior that is cowardly or lacking in backbone, often associated with yielding to pressure or avoiding confrontation. Those who act spinelessly tend to follow instead of lead, often out of fear or insecurity. This term is generally used in a negative context, implying weakness or a lack of integrity.

Synonyms

cowardly, submissively, timidly

Examples of usage

  • He spinelessly agreed to the demands of his boss.
  • She spinelessly backed down from the debate.
  • The decision was made spinelessly, without consideration of the consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "spinelessly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem espinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคฐเฅ€เคขเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rรผckgratlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa tulang belakang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทั…ั€ะตะฑะตั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez krฤ™gosล‚upa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ŠๆคŽใฎใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans colonne vertรฉbrale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin columna vertebral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑrtฤฑ olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ™์ถ” ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูˆู† ุนู…ูˆุฏ ูู‚ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez pรกteล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez chrbtice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่„ŠๆคŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez hrbtenice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn hrygg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะผั‹ั€ั‚า›ะฐัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“ แƒซแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onkoloqsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin columna vertebral

Etymology

The term 'spinelessly' derives from the word 'spineless,' which originally referred to creatures lacking a spine or backbone, literally describing their physical state. The first known use of 'spineless' dates back to the early 19th century and was employed in discussions of both zoology and figuratively referencing individuals lacking courage. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverbial version, which emphasizes the manner in which an action is carried out. Over time, 'spineless' has evolved to convey moral weakness, cowardliness, or a reluctance to stand up for oneself. In contemporary usage, it often describes individuals who avoid difficult situations or who do not assert their opinions in the face of opposition. The connotation remains predominantly negative, suggesting an undesirable trait in both personal and professional spheres.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,255, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.