adj
gutting
GUH-tihng
Gutting (adj) means Extremely disappointing or upsetting. Example: “It was gutting to lose the match in the final minute.”
adj
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Extremely disappointing or upsetting.
"It was gutting to lose the match in the final minute."
How to use gutting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo disappointing it feels like a blow to the stomach.
When to use it
Informal, chiefly British usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- guttings
- Comparative
- more gutting
- Superlative
- most gutting
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It was _____ to lose the match in the final minute.
Rhymes for gutting
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What does “gutting” mean?
The word “gutting” means extremely disappointing or upsetting. In plain terms, so disappointing it feels like a blow to the stomach.
How do you pronounce “gutting”?
“Gutting” is pronounced GUH-tihng (/ˈɡʌtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gutting” in a sentence?
Here is “gutting” used in a sentence: “It was gutting to lose the match in the final minute.”
What part of speech is “gutting”?
“Gutting” is an adjective.
