0 behaviour that shows a lack of determination and an unwillingness to take any risks:
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.
The governments which, through spinelessness or ideology, support you are also responsible.
I said that they showed their spinelessness by putting up with such things.
