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GUTLESS

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking courage or vitality

Example:

a spineless craven fellow

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

gutsy (marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited)

Derivation:

gutlessness (the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Weak in willpower, courage or vitality

Synonyms:

gutless; namby-pamby; spineless; wishy-washy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

weak (wanting in physical strength)

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