Synonyms: spiritless, meek
Definition: evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
Usage: compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others; a fine fiery blast against meek conformity- Orville Prescott; she looked meek but had the heart of a lion; was submissive and subservient
Similar words: submissive
Definition: inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
Usage: submissive servants; a submissive reply; replacing troublemakers with more submissive people
Synonyms: spiritless
Definition: lacking ardor or vigor or energy
Usage: a spiritless reply to criticism
Similar words: apathetic
Definition: showing little or no emotion or animation
Usage: a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older
Similar words: bloodless
Definition: without vigor or zest or energy
Usage: an insipid and bloodless young man
Similar words: listless, dispirited
Definition: marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
Usage: a dispirited and divided Party; reacted to the crisis with listless resignation
Similar words: heartless
Definition: devoid of courage or enthusiasm
Similar words: thin
Definition: lacking spirit or sincere effort
Usage: a thin smile