weak-kneed



weak-kneed

Lacking resolve; easily swayed or frightened. You can definitely get someone weak-kneed like Tim to do this stupid project for you. You'll never convince them to give you a raise if you go into the meeting weak-kneed.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Adegoke-Western African, Yoruba
Sethunya-Southern African, Tswana
Imani-Eastern African, Swahili, African American
Phelim-Irish
Het-Heru-Egyptian Mythology
Shanikashə-NEE-kəAfrican American (Modern)