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gutted Synonyms
Another word for gutted
Choosing another word for gutted depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Bitterly disappointed,upset, or devastated (informal, also widely used in Australian and New Zealand English).
Usage Example
"The players were absolutely devastated after losing the championship final in the last minute."
Strongest
devastated
crushed
heartbroken
Strong
crestfallen
shattered
distraught
disconsolate
• adjective (Context 2)
Having had the interior or internal parts destroyed, removed, or stripped out, leaving only the outer shell (as of a building after a fire or during renovation).
Usage Example
"Architects drew up plans to transform the stripped warehouse into modern residential apartments."
Strong
stripped
hollowed
ravaged
burned-out
• adjective (Context 3)
Having had the internal organs or entrails removed, typically in preparation for cooking (of a fish or carcass).
Usage Example
"The fishmonger packed the freshly cleaned salmon on crushed ice for transport."
Strongest
cleaned
Strong
dressed
drawn
eviscerated
disemboweled
Opposites of gutted
The opposite of gutted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
delighted
thrilled
intact
ecstatic
overjoyed
elated
preserved
furnished
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gutted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gutted