spinelessness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈspaɪn.ləs.nəs/ us/ˈspaɪn.ləs.nəs/
没有勇气;无胆量，怯懦
behaviour that shows a lack of determination and an unwillingness to take any risks
They fail to carry out their responsibilities out of sheer spinelessness. 他们完全没有骨气，无法履行职责。
Not even her worst enemy could have accused her of spinelessness. 即使是她最大的敌人也不能指责她没有骨气。
See: spineless
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- They will be outraged at his spinelessness for backing down to his boss.
- I have often reproached my fellow citizens for their spinelessness, self-indulgence, and greed.
- He berated the government for its spinelessness in failing to tackle the issue.