Definitions

1. adjective

lacking courage or conviction; cowardly

“The politician’s gutless decision to back down from the debate left her constituents disappointed.”

2. noun

a person who is cowardly or lacking in courage

“The comedian used satire to portray a gutless character in her latest comedy special.”

3. verb

to behave in a cowardly or weak manner

“He gutlessly avoided confronting his opponent in the debate.”