gutless

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking courage or conviction; timid or spineless.

  - "He gave a gutless performance in the courtroom."
  - "The gutless soldier refused to follow orders."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gutless
helpless , worthless , endless , fearless , hopeless

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Variants

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gutless , gutlessness , gutlessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English guthless ('without courage, cowardly'), from guth ('courage, spirit, soul') + less ('without').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gutless' was once used to describe individuals who had their stomachs removed as a form of punishment or execution.

2. In the world of comedy, a 'gutless' joke is one that lacks humor or offends its audience.

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Related Concepts

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1. cowardice: The lack of courage or bravery, often resulting in fear or timidity.

2. spineless: Lacking courage or determination; timid or weak.

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Culture

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The term 'gutless' is often used to describe individuals who lack the courage or conviction to stand up for their beliefs or take bold actions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or organizations that lack the necessary strength or resolve to face challenges.

How to Memorize "gutless"

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   - Imagine a person cowering in fear, unable to take action due to a lack of courage or conviction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gutless' with individuals or situations that lack courage or conviction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'gutless' as 'gets-under-the-lead' - someone who gets under the leadership or courage of others.

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