NichiDict

げっそり

N1
[gessori]
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Meanings

1.Noun・suruAdv-to

to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; to be disappointed

2.AdverbAdv-toNoun・suru

suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin

Examples

げっそり疲れ果てた。

She was completely exhausted and looked worn out.

病気でげっそりと痩せてしまって心配だ。

I've become so gaunt from illness that I'm worried.

仕事のストレスでげっそりした顔になった。

My face became haggard from work stress.