Idiom
gutted
If you are gutted, you feel extremely disappointed or upset.
Meanings
Extremely disappointed, upset, or devastated about an outcome.
Having the inside removed or stripped out; emptied of contents (literal).
Definition
When someone says they are gutted, they mean they feel very sad, shocked, or disappointed, often because something important went wrong. It is a common informal word in British English, especially about bad news, losing, or missing out. It describes a strong emotional reaction rather than physical harm.
Examples
- I was gutted when I didn’t get the job.
- She felt absolutely gutted after the final whistle.
- They were gutted to miss the last train home.
- He’s gutted that his holiday got cancelled.
- We were gutted when the tickets sold out.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use gutted for mild disappointment, but it usually expresses a very strong feeling.
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