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WEAK-KNEED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does weak-kneed mean?
• WEAK-KNEED (adjective)
The adjective WEAK-KNEED has 1 sense:
1. lacking will power or resolution
Familiarity information: WEAK-KNEED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking will power or resolution
Context example:
the role of the dissenter is not for the weak-kneed
Similar:
irresolute (uncertain how to act or proceed)
Context examples
Beauty Smith was known far and wide as the weakest of weak-kneed and snivelling cowards.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
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