Supineness

Supineness
Supine Su*pine", a. [L. supinus, akin to sub under, super above. Cf. {Sub-}, {Super-}.] 1. Lying on the back, or with the face upward; -- opposed to prone. [1913 Webster]

2. Leaning backward, or inclining with exposure to the sun; sloping; inclined. [1913 Webster]

If the vine On rising ground be placed, or hills supine. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

3. Negligent; heedless; indolent; listless. [1913 Webster]

He became pusillanimous and supine, and openly exposed to any temptation. --Woodward. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Negligent; heedless; indolent; thoughtless; inattentive; listless; careless; drowsy. [1913 Webster] -- {Su*pine"ly}, adv. -- {Su*pine"ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


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