Adjectives

(a)invertebrate, spinelesslacking a backbone or spinal column“worms are an example of invertebrate animals”
(a)spinelesslacking spiny processes“spineless fins”
(a)gutless, namby-pamby, spineless, wishy-washylacking courage or vitality“he was a yellow gutless worm”, “a spineless craven fellow”
(s)thornless, spinelesslacking thorns