Gutless and Spunky

Gutless

Gutless adjective - Having or showing a shameful lack of courage.
Usage example: a gutless attack on a writer who is now deceased and unable to defend herself

Spunky is an antonym for gutless.

Spunky

Spunky adjective - Marked by a lively display of strong feeling.

Gutless is an antonym for spunky.

Nearby Word: spunk
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