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gutless Definition

gut·less (gutlis)

adjective

Informal lacking courage, daring, perseverance, etc.

Etymology: see gut,

gutless Related Forms

gut·less·ness noun

gutless Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • wonder: IMHO these men are gutless wonders who are not man enough to take care of their children.
  • performance: Well, it just didn't happen and this was the most gutless performance by a Leeds side for many a year.
  • coward: These gutless treacherous cowards have sold out England for an American Express Gold Card funded lifestyle of indulgence.
  • display: Whatever the difficulties off the pitch there can be little excuse for such a gutless display.
  • rank: Thanks to Kirkby's gutless ranks of left wing has beens, there was not even a campaign against the sell off.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: We really have become too gutless to stop folk doing covers, I feel.
  • so: I kept urging Mac to take his head out of the sand, stop being so gutless and help his family.

Used with adjective complement

feel: The gasoline engine felt gutless, and the diesel option would probably make more sense.