げっそり

Alternative writings: ゲッソリ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

To be disheartened or dejected; to look or feel very discouraged.

Irregular VerbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

試験に落ちて彼はげっそりしていた。

He looked very dejected after failing the exam.

発表がうまくいかず、メンバー全員がげっそりした。

The presentation went poorly and all the members were disheartened.

2

To suddenly lose a lot of weight; to look emaciated or very thin (often due to illness or stress).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

入院してから彼はげっそり痩せた。

Since being hospitalized he has lost a lot of weight.

病気でげっそりした顔つきになっている。

They look emaciated from illness.

Word Relationships

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