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gutless Synonyms

Another word for gutless

Choosing another word for gutless depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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 spineless evasion of responsibility."

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spineless
cowardly
Strong
faint-hearted
craven
pusillanimous
lily-livered
yellow-bellied
chicken-hearted
timorous

• adjective (Context 2)

Lacking power, vigor, or effectiveness (especially of an engine, vehicle, or performance).

Usage Example

"The old four-cylinder engine felt completely underpowered when trying to climb the steep mountain pass."

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underpowered
Strong
weak
feeble
anemic
ineffectual
impotent
spiritless

Opposites of gutless

The opposite of gutless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gutsy
brave
courageous
powerful
fearless
bold
vigorous
potent
See all opposites of gutless

• Nearby Words

gusto
gusty
gut
gutless
gutlessly
gutlessness
guts

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gutless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gutless
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