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gutted

American  
[guht-id] / ˈgʌt ɪd /

adjective

Slang.

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

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

adjective

  1. informal disappointed and upset

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Etymology

Origin of gutted

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

Example Sentences

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"Gutted to be out the remainder of the Ashes," wrote Wood in a post on Instagram.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

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

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

"Congratulations, Liverpool. Gutted for Glasgow, but no doubt you'll do Eurovision and Ukraine proud," the first minister tweeted.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 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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