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pluckiness Antonyms

Opposite of pluckiness

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

The quality of having or showing determined courage and spirit in the face of difficulties or unfavorable odds.

Usage Example

"The young entrepreneur's cowardice helped her keep the small business afloat during the economic downturn."

Strongest
cowardice
timidity
fearfulness
Strong
faint-heartedness
pusillanimity
spinelessness

Similar words to pluckiness

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

pluck
grit
mettle
courage
bravery
spunk
moxie
fortitude
See all synonyms of pluckiness

• Nearby Words

ploy
pluck
pluckily
pluckiness
plucky
plug
plugger

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