gutless

/ˈɡʌtləs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡʌtləs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgət-ləs/ (ame, mw)

gutless — adjective

  • gutlesspositive
  • more gutlesscomparative
  • most gutlesssuperlative

1. too afraid to do something difficult or dangerous, especially when other people

1.形容詞B2
釋義

too afraid to do something difficult or dangerous, especially when other people expect courage or action

例句

Fatima called her manager gutless for staying silent during the meeting.

collocation: gutless for [doing something]

Diego thought it was gutless to lie about the broken window.

pattern: gutless to [verb] — describing a cowardly action

同義詞
  • cowardly

    more formal; describes a general character trait rather than a specific failure to act

  • spineless

    similar informal tone; emphasises a lack of resolve or backbone

  • craven

    very formal and literary; rarely used in everyday speech

  • chicken

    very informal and more childish; often used in playground taunts

反義詞
  • brave

    general term for showing courage in difficult situations

  • courageous

    more formal; implies moral strength as well as bravery

  • gutsy

    direct informal opposite; matches the register of 'gutless'

用法筆記

Informal and often insulting; stronger than 'cowardly.' Typically describes people or actions that fail to show courage when it is expected, rather than a general fearful personality.

常見錯誤

❌Sana is gutless of spiders.
✅Sana is afraid of spiders.
💡'gutless' describes a moral failure to act bravely, not a general fear or phobia.