adj
gutting
GUH-tihng
adj
1
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.
Word Forms
more gutting comparative, guttings plural, most gutting superlative
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