willenlos
Translation
spineless, weak-willed, abject, unresisting
Examples
Er ist ein willenloser Mensch.
He is a spineless person.
Sie folgte ihm willenlos.
She followed him without resistance.
Grammar Patterns
((willenlos sein)) to be spineless/weak-willed He was a will-less tool in their hands.
((j-m willenlos folgen)) to follow sb. abjectly The people followed the dictator without will.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passive, indecisive; Antonyms: strong-willed
Etymology
Composed of 'Wille' (will) + '-n-' + '-los' (-less). Literally means 'will-less'.
Memory Tips
Break it down to remember: 'Wille' (will) + 'los' (less). Someone who is 'willenlos' has 'less will'.