noun
- the quality or state of lacking courage, determination, or resolve; cowardice
Usage: informal; derogatory
Examples
- His gutlessness prevented him from standing up to the bullies.
- The team's gutlessness in the final quarter cost them the championship.
- She criticized the politician's gutlessness in avoiding the difficult decision.
- No amount of excuses could hide his gutlessness when facing the challenge.
- The gutlessness of the response disappointed everyone who expected real action.
- He showed gutlessness by backing down from his promise.