gutted
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gutted
First recorded in 1990–95; gut ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Jenrick described this as an attempt at "modest savings" gutted by backbenchers.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Images released by the Turkish media showed the boat was completely gutted by the fire.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Managing to survive two wars, a decapitated leadership, gutted air and naval defenses, weakened proxies and a spiraling economy have allowed it to play a weak hand strongly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Over the years, we’d become close friends, so I was gutted by their move.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In no time, I've cleaned and gutted the animal, leaving the head, feet, tail, skin, and innards, under a pile of leaves.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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