gutting
/ˈɡʌtɪŋ/
adjective
- Extremely disappointing or devastating; causing a feeling of deep loss or failure.
- It was gutting to see all their hard work go to waste.
- The news of the layoffs was gutting for everyone in the office.
- Losing the championship in the final seconds was a gutting experience for the team.
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noun
- The act of removing the internal organs of a fish or animal before cooking or processing.
- Gutting a fish properly is an important skill for any chef.
- The fisherman spent the morning gutting his catch on the dock.
- She watched a video on gutting and cleaning a deer before butchering.
- The process of removing the inside parts of a building, vehicle, or machine, often for renovation or salvage.
- The car's gutting was necessary to install the new racing seats.
- After the fire, the gutting of the house revealed extensive damage.
- The gutting of the old factory took two weeks to complete.
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