gutted
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gutted
First recorded in 1990–95; gut ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Ranganathan reposted Coughlan's video to his 1.4m followers online, with the caption: "Gutted isn't the word."
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Gutted and blackened by fire, the nursing home belched smoke as a fire crew doused the last stubborn flames lapping at what remained of the roof.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025
Maupay added in his social media post: "Gutted about the result today, we tried our best it wasn't enough."
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2023
Gutted like a trout, these vehicles sometimes limp away, leaving behind a black slick of grease from their perforated oil pans.
From Washington Post • Oct. 9, 2022
“Unfortunately I’ve tested positive for Covid. Gutted to not be there with the boys in Portland but all the confidence they can get the job done, and I’ll be back soon as possible,” he wrote.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2021
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