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Definition of backboneless

backboneless

/ˈbækˌboʊn.ləs/
back · bone · less
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• adjective

1

Lacking courage, strength of character, or determination; weak-willed.

Example

"The committee was criticized for its backboneless response to the corporate scandal."

2

Having no vertebral column or spine; invertebrate.

Example

"Jellyfish and earthworms are familiar examples of backboneless creatures."

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• Nearby Words

backboard
backbone
backboned
backboneless
backbreaker
backbreaking
backburner

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backboneless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backboneless
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