su ‧ pine /ˈsuːpaɪn, ˈsjuː- $ suːˈpaɪn/ BrE AmE adjective formal
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: supinus ]
1 . lying on your back OPP prone :
in a supine position
2 . allowing other people to make decisions instead of you, in a way that seems very weak:
a supine and cowardly press