Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The condition of being invertebrate, or without a backbone; figuratively, lack of moral stamina; irresolution.
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Examples
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The success of Obama's two-year campaign highlights America's disdain for precisely that kind of invertebracy and triangulation.
In These Times 2009
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No adjective is too constraining for his brand of shmoo-like conservatism; “Green,” “compassionate,” “progressive,” “radical,” even “libertarian paternalism,” his conservatism can fit into them all, for his philosophical invertebracy is boundless.
John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009
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Obama rose on a promise to eschew those triangulations - and he won because America realized invertebracy and sail trimming will not solve problems.
Vail Daily - Top Stories CO David Sirota Vail 2008
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Obama rose on a promise to eschew those triangulations - and he won because America realized invertebracy and sail trimming will not solve problems.
Suburban Guerrilla 2008
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