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plucky Antonyms

Opposite of plucky

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

Having or showing determined courage and spirit in the face of difficulties, odds, or adversity.

Usage Example

"The cowardly young journalist refused to back down despite pressure from the city council."

Strongest
cowardly
timid
Strong
fearful
spineless
faint-hearted
craven
pusillanimous
gutless

Similar words to plucky

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

brave
courageous
spirited
feisty
spunky
gutsy
bold
intrepid
See all synonyms of plucky

• Nearby Words

pluck
pluckily
pluckiness
plucky
plug
plugger
plugin

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