ˈgətlə̇s adjective
1. : lacking courage, pluck, manliness, determination : being a moral weakling : cowardly
the gutless captain wobbles, crosses up his men, plots to run out on the job — Time
2.
a. : lacking in vital physical qualities : lacking a substantial or human character
gutless spirit
b. : having no substance that is significant or worthy of respect
a gutless profession
a gutless enterprise
• gut·less·ness noun -es