adj

gutting

GUH-tihng

Gutting (adj) means Extremely disappointing or upsetting. Example: “It was gutting to lose the match in the final minute.”

adj

Extremely disappointing or upsetting.

"It was gutting to lose the match in the final minute."

How to use gutting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo disappointing it feels like a blow to the stomach.

When to use it

Informal, chiefly British usage.

more gutting comparative, guttings plural, most gutting superlative

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It was _____ to lose the match in the final minute.

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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.