fottuto

The Italian word "fottuto" is an informal and vulgar term derived from the verb "fottere," which is a coarse slang verb meaning "to have sex" or more generally "to screw" or "to mess up."

Meaning:

• As an adjective, "fottuto" is used to describe something or someone as "damned," "fucked," "messed up," or "terrible."
• It can convey strong frustration, anger, or emphasize a negative condition. For example: "Un fottuto problema" means "a damn problem."
• It can also imply "ruined," "broken," or "exhausted."

Parts:

• "fottuto" is the past participle of the verb fottere and used adjectivally.

Synonyms:

• maledetto (cursed, damn)
• rovinato (ruined, broken)
• scassato (broken, smashed; informal)
• disgraziato (unfortunate, wretched)

Antonyms:

• Positive counterparts depend on context, e.g., instead of "fottuto" meaning "ruined," positive might be funzionante (working), or instead of "fottuto" as "damned," positive may be omitted or replaced by benedetto (blessed).

Usage Notes:

• It is considered vulgar and should be used cautiously, usually among close friends or in informal settings.
• In literature or media, it expresses strong emotion or emphasis.

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Summary:
Fottuto is a vulgar adjective meaning "damned," "messed up," or "fucked." It’s used to express frustration or emphasize negative conditions.