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Gusted: meaning, definitions and examples

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gusted

 

[ ษกสŒstษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling disappointment

The term 'gusted' typically refers to a sudden feeling of disappointment or being upset, particularly when expectations are not met. It is often used in informal contexts to describe a reaction to a situation that did not turn out as one hoped. For instance, one might say they were 'gusted' when they lost a game or received bad news. This expression conveys a mix of surprise and discontent, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the disappointment.

Synonyms

disappointed, dismayed, let down

Examples of usage

  • I was really gusted when I found out I didn't get the job.
  • She felt gusted after missing the concert.
  • He was gusted to learn his favorite show was canceled.

Translations

Translations of the word "gusted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gostoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lecker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lezat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะฐั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smaczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŽๅ‘ณใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlicieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delicioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lezzetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง›์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฐูŠุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chutnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chutnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๅ‘ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okusen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรณรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dadlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delicioso

Word origin

The word 'gusted' is derived from the verb 'to gust,' which means to blow or send forth in a burst, often used in relation to wind. However, in this context, it has evolved colloquially to describe a sudden rush of emotions, particularly disappointment. This usage is prevalent in certain dialects and informal speech, making the term a stylistic choice for expressing feelings of letdown. Its origin can be traced back to Middle English, where similar terms conveyed sudden surges or flows, both in physical and emotional senses. Over time, 'gusted' became popular in conversational language as it encapsulated a visceral response to expectation versus reality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,384, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.