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GUTLESS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gutless mean? 

GUTLESS (adjective)
  The adjective GUTLESS has 2 senses:

1. lacking courage or vitalityplay

2. weak in willpower, courage or vitalityplay

  Familiarity information: GUTLESS used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GUTLESS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking courage or vitality

Context example:

a spineless craven fellow

Antonym:

gutsy (marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited)

Derivation:

gutlessness (the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Weak in willpower, courage or vitality

Synonyms:

gutless; namby-pamby; spineless; wishy-washy

Similar:

weak (wanting in physical strength)


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