— spinelessly , adv. — spinelessness , n.
/spuyn"lis/ , adj.
1. having no spines or quills.
2. having no spine or backbone.
3. having a weak spine; limp.
4. without moral force, resolution, or courage; feeble: a spineless, lily-livered coward.
[ 1820-30; SPINE + -LESS ]
Syn. 4. weak, irresolute, indecisive.
Ant. 4. strong, resolute.