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gutless Antonyms
Opposite of gutless
Because the opposite of gutless shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Lacking courage, determination, or fortitude; cowardly and spineless.
Usage Example
"Critics condemned the committee's refusal to take a firm stand on the issue as a gutsy evasion of responsibility."
Strongest
gutsy
courageous
brave
fearless
Strong
bold
plucky
intrepid
valiant
• adjective (Context 2)
Lacking power, vigor, or effectiveness (especially of an engine, vehicle, or performance).
Usage Example
"The old four-cylinder engine felt completely powerful when trying to climb the steep mountain pass."
Strongest
powerful
Strong
vigorous
potent
robust
energetic
Similar words to gutless
Words similar to gutless shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
spineless
cowardly
underpowered
feeble
weak
faint-hearted
craven
pusillanimous
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gutless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gutless