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What is another word for Gutless? – 130 Gutless Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    spineless cowardly craven faint-hearted timid fearful weak feeble pusillanimous irresolute indecisive hesitant wavering vacillating ineffective ineffectual inadequate weak-kneed lily-livered yellow-bellied chicken-hearted soft timid tremulous quaking cowering abject servile groveling obsequious sycophantic fawning cringing

    Meaning of Gutless

    The primary meaning of the word "Gutless" is lacking courage or determination.

    Definitions

    • Lacking courage or determination, feeling or showing fear in a situation that requires bravery
    • Having no strength or firmness of character

    Etymology of Gutless

    The word "Gutless" originated in the mid-19th century, from the combination of "gut" (intestines or bowels, which were thought to be the seat of courage) and the suffix "-less" (indicating a lack or absence of something)
    Historically, the word has been used to describe someone who lacks the courage or determination to take a stand or assert themselves in a challenging situation

    Example Uses

    • The team's gutless performance in the final game cost them the championship
    • It was gutless of him to abandon his friends in their time of need
    • The company's gutless decision to cut funding for the project was widely criticized

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