gutted

[ guht-id ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. very sad, upset, frustrated, etc.:

   We were absolutely gutted to find out that our favorite Italian restaurant is closing.

gutted

/ ˈɡʌtɪd /

adjective

1. informal.
   disappointed and upset

Word History and Origins

Origin of gutted¹

First recorded in 1990–95; gut ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

“It’s great to be back. I definitely missed it. I was gutted not to be involved in the first two camps,” said James.

From BBC

"When you came down on that grand piano," he said, "I thought, 'Elton John is going to be gutted.'"

From BBC

But most just feel gutted — in part because they believe Trump will carry through on his promises to strip away their rights.

From Los Angeles Times

During his first term, his administration gutted funding for research, appointed climate skeptics and industry insiders, and eliminated several scientific advisory committees.

From Salon

"Am I gutted? Of course. Am I surprised? Not in the least," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• broken
• demolished
• devastated
• lost
• ravaged
• ruined
• shattered
• smashed
• wrecked