lacking will power or strength of character; timid

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Definition of lacking will power or strength of character; timid in English English dictionary

weak-kneed

It is incontrovertible that the children grow up into rotten adults, without virility or stamina, a weak-kneed, narrow-chested, listless breed, that crumples up and goes down in the brute struggle for life.

Hyphenation

lack·ing will po·wer or strength of character; tim·id