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gutsily Antonyms

Opposite of gutsily

Pinning down the opposite of gutsily requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a brave, spirited, or determined manner; with great courage and resolve.

Usage Example

"The underdog team played cowardly throughout the final quarter to secure an unexpected victory."

Strongest
cowardly
timidly
fearfully
Strong
faintheartedly
spinelessly
cravenly
hesitantly

Similar words to gutsily

Words similar to gutsily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bravely
courageously
fearlessly
boldly
pluckily
spiritedly
gamely
dauntlessly
See all synonyms of gutsily

• Nearby Words

gutlessly
gutlessness
guts
gutsily
gutsiness
gutsy
gutted

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gutsily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gutsily
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