gutted
Translation
devastated, extremely disappointed, crushed
Examples
She was gutted when her team lost.
She was gutted when her team lost.
I'm gutted that the concert was cancelled.
I'm gutted that the concert was cancelled.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) gutted ((about/that ...)) to be extremely disappointed about (sth.). I was gutted that I missed the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: devastated, crushed, heartbroken, disappointed
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to gut'. The feeling is so strong it's like your insides have been removed.
Memory Tips
Imagine a feeling of disappointment so deep it feels like you've been 'gutted' like a fish. This is a very common informal British expression.