Guttered: meaning, definitions and examples

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guttered

 

[ ˈɡʌtərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional state

Guttered refers to the act of being deeply distressed or emotionally drained, often as a result of heartbreak or disappointment. It describes a state where someone feels as if their emotional reserves are empty, much like a gutter that is dry. This term conveys the sense of losing one's spirit or enthusiasm due to adverse circumstances. It might also imply a sense of defeat or helplessness.

Synonyms

dejected, despondent, disheartened, dismayed

Examples of usage

  • After hearing the bad news, she felt completely guttered.
  • He was guttered when his team lost the final match.
  • The movie's ending left the audience feeling guttered.

Translations

Translations of the word "guttered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gotejado

🇮🇳 गंदा

🇩🇪 kanalisiert

🇮🇩 saluran

🇺🇦 злив

🇵🇱 rynna

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 canal

🇪🇸 canal

🇹🇷 kanal

🇰🇷 배수구

🇸🇦 مجرى

🇨🇿 kanál

🇸🇰 kanál

🇨🇳 排水沟

🇸🇮 kanal

🇮🇸 renniveg

🇰🇿 канал

🇬🇪 არხი

🇦🇿 kanal

🇲🇽 desagüe

Etymology

The term 'guttered' is derived from the word 'gutter,' which originally refers to a channel for water. The evolution of its meaning has moved from a physical state representing something that is empty or abandoned to a metaphorical application describing emotional desolation. Over time, the word has come to embody feelings of hopelessness and disappointment. This transition likely emerged from the analogy that just as a gutter can become filled with debris and empty of water, a person's spirit can also feel weighed down by emotional burdens, rendering them devoid of motivation or joy. This semantic shift has been noted in literature and colloquial speech, particularly within contexts that address mental health and emotional well-being.