gutted
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Meaning · English
Deeply disappointed or crushed, as by defeat, failure, or loss; let down.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The whole platoon had felt gutted, an attitude rarely reflected in press reporters.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gutted” mean?
Deeply disappointed or crushed, as by defeat, failure, or loss; let down.
Is “gutted” formal or informal?
gutted is generally slang.