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weak-kneed

adjective

/ˈwiːk niːd/

Meaning

Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.

The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.

cowardly, timid, spineless, fearful

brave, strong, courageous

weak-kneed leader, weak-kneed response, weak-kneed attitude

not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective

less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peac...

Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.