adjective
General Slang
Gutted
/ˈɡʌtɪd/ · adjective · informal
Bitterly disappointed or devastated — the opposite of chuffed.
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Definitions
1
Deeply disappointed or upset.
“I was gutted when the gig got cancelled.”
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2
Crushed by a loss or setback.
“We were gutted to lose in the final minute.”
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3
Expressing sympathy for someone else's bad luck.
“Gutted for you, mate, that's rough.”
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Gutted In A Sentence
Missed the deadline by ten minutes, absolutely gutted.
Gutted, my favourite cafe just closed down.
He's gutted he can't come to the wedding.
Origin & Usage
From 'gut' — the image of being emotionally hollowed out, as a fish is gutted. A staple of British and especially football culture from the late 20th century.
People Also Ask
What does gutted mean in British slang?
It means bitterly disappointed or devastated about something not going your way.
Is gutted a strong word?
It's stronger than 'disappointed' but still casual — it conveys real emotional letdown.
Can you say gutted for someone else?
Yes — 'gutted for you' is a common way to show sympathy for another person's bad luck.
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