Gutlessness

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state or condition of being gutless; cowardice. uncountable

    "I think it's disgraceful that in the nation's capital gay people are represented by such a bland, non-confrontational piece of toilet paper. The Blade perfectly reflects the gutlessness of 80 percent of D.C.'s gay community, with its head in the sand."

  2. 2
    the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury wordnet

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"I think it's disgraceful that in the nation's capital gay people are represented by such a bland, non-confrontational piece of toilet paper. The Blade perfectly reflects the gutlessness of 80 percent of D.C.'s gay community, with its head in the sand."

Etymology

From gutless + -ness.

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