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What is the opposite of staunch?

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Opposite of very loyal and committed in allegiance or attitude
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Opposite of having or displaying resolve
“I have my doubts that you are going to succeed because you seem like a very weak-willed person.”
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Opposite of stubbornly, and usually unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose
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Opposite of firmly established and unlikely to change, especially of a habit or belief
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Opposite of never tiring or lacking energy
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Opposite of loyal, reliable, and hard-working
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Opposite of firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change
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Opposite of following carefully and exactly a set of rules
“James was merely a casual follower of his professed religion, not being one to strictly adhere to its tenets.”
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Opposite of having a strength of will or determination
“His nervousness was apparent when he spoke with a shaky voice.”
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Opposite of having pledged oneself to a particular belief or course of action
“He stands untrammeled and uncommitted to any faction.”
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Opposite of having unconditional and enthusiastic support
“There was some grudging applause at the final curtain, but I got the feeling it was more for the sake of form, rather than actual enjoyment.”
Adjective
(of a view, opinion or idea) Opposite of firm or inflexible
“I know I can't coerce anyone into liking cats, but all I ask is that you please have an open mind about the species.”
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Opposite of having a sound, strong body
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Opposite of strict or exacting in standards
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Opposite of passionately motivated to achieve one's goals
“Steven was mostly apathetic when it came to working towards his stated goals.”
Adjective
Opposite of determined or passionate in one's beliefs, interests or endeavors
“Julia had set many goals for herself but appeared indifferent when it came to achieving them.”
Adjective
(of an object or structure) Opposite of able to withstand stress without sustaining structural damage
“Small material should be bedded between the walling stones, for, otherwise, even with good stones, the contact areas may be so small that the pack wall is weak and unstable.”
Verb
Opposite of to stop or restrict the flow or progress of
Verb
Opposite of to close or block an opening
“He tried to clear his blocked pipes with a plunger.”
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