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

"The team are very gutted because it’s days and days of work gone," he told the BBC.

From BBC

All the space under the seating up to row 28 will be gutted to make room for an indoor/outdoor socialization space for games with an adjacent allotment of 800 club seats.

From Los Angeles Times

"For it to be ruined again within four years, we’re absolutely gutted," she said.

From BBC

"We finished the function room about two months ago, with all new carpets, tables, chairs and toilets. So I am absolutely gutted," he said.

From BBC

"I'm gutted that someone we put forward as a great opportunity has turned out like this. It's a shame because the coaching she did deliver was good."

From BBC

Related Words

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