gutted
Translation
devastated, extremely disappointed, crushed
Examples
She was gutted when her team lost.
She was devastated when her team lost.
I'm gutted that the concert was cancelled.
I'm bummed that the concert was canceled.
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, bummed (US)
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to gut'. The feeling is so strong it's like your insides have been removed. More common in British English.
Memory Tips
Imagine a feeling of disappointment so deep it feels like you've been 'gutted' like a fish. Americans might say 'bummed' or 'devastated' instead.