CEFR C1

Backboned

adjective

Meaning

Having a backbone; possessing strength of character, resolve, or moral courage. Also, in biology, having a spinal column.

Examples

She is a truly backboned leader who never shies away from difficult decisions.
The team needs a backboned individual who can stand firm under pressure.

Synonyms: resolute, determined, strong-willed, courageous

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Backboned (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbækbəʊnd/

Definition

Having a backbone; possessing strength of character, resolve, or moral courage. Also, in biology, having a spinal column.

Examples

She is a truly backboned leader who never shies away from difficult decisions.
The team needs a backboned individual who can stand firm under pressure.

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