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Spinelessness

Noun CEFR C1
ˈspɑɪn.ləs.nəs

Definitions

The state or quality of being spineless (not having a spine (literally or figuratively)); cowardice.

uncountable

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Examples

“Johnson's political spinelessness is a betrayal not just of the North, but the whole country, and its ramifications will wreak havoc with the life chances and prospects of generations to come⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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