Spinelessness and Spunk

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Spinelessness noun - A shameful lack of courage in the face of danger.

Usage example: charged the midshipman with sickening spinelessness under fire

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Spunk is an antonym for spinelessness.

Spunk noun - The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.

Usage example: had the spunk to overcome a severe physical disability

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Spinelessness is an antonym for spunk in courage topic.

Nearby Word: spunky

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