gutless wonder
Remarkably timid person
A gutless wonder is someone conspicuously lacking courage or resolve—the "wonder" being sarcastic, marveling at how spineless a person can be.
The phrase is dismissive and contemptuous: That gutless wonder won't stand up to anyone.
It implies not just ordinary timidity but a remarkable, almost impressive degree of cowardice.
- wussTimid, weak person
- cowardPerson lacking bravery
- yellow bellySlang for coward
- spinelessLacking courage or resolve
- scaredy catOverly timorous person
craven · chicken out · feckless · timid · pushover · gutless · milksop · weak · chickenhearted · shrinking violet · doormat · lily-livered · unassertive · paper tiger · retreat · ridicule · jellyfish · pale
- cowardscoward, chicken, wimp, milquetoast, poltroon
gutless wonderhero
One admired for courage
brave soul · daredevil · warrior · fearless leader · adventurer
gutless wonderpillar of strength
Dependable source of support
straight shooter · stand-up guy · stalwart · truth-teller · whistleblower
guts, gutted, gutting, gutsy, gutsier, gutsiest, gutlessly, gutlessness, wonder