Synonyms of gutlessness

gutlessness

noun

as in cowardice

a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger

the unconscionable gutlessness shown by the school board when extremists called for banning certain literary classics from the library

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cowardice
• fearfulness
• pusillanimity
• cowardliness
• spinelessness
• cravenness
• dastardliness
• weakness
• timidity
• diffidence
• poltroonery
• timorousness
• cautiousness
• faintheartedness
• wariness
• carefulness
• bashfulness
• feebleness
• softness
• shyness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• courage
• virtue
• heroism
• bravery
• fearlessness
• daring
• nerve
• valor
• heart
• guts
• gallantry
• boldness
• audacity
• intrepidity
• stoutness
• hardihood
• fortitude
• valiance
• grit
• intrepidness
• dauntlessness
• backbone
• courageousness
• determination
• brazenness
• gumption
• fiber
• resolution
• mettle
• spunk
• perseverance
• pluck
• greatheartedness
• tenacity
• doughtiness
• endurance
• stamina