noun or participle which takes 'suru', adverb taking the 'to' particle
disheartened; dejected; discouraged; disappointed
Describes a sudden emotional letdown or loss of spirit, often visible in one's expression or posture. Commonly used with する or とした.
不合格の知らせを聞いて、彼はげっそりした顔をした。
Hearing the news of his failure, he looked utterly dejected.
長い会議の後で、みんなげっそりとしていた。
After the long meeting, everyone looked drained and discouraged.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
suddenly thin; emaciated; gaunt
Describes a striking, often sudden loss of weight or a gaunt appearance, typically from illness, stress, or overwork. Used with する or とした.
病気で一週間入院したら、げっそり痩せてしまった。
After being hospitalized for a week with an illness, I became terribly thin.
彼女は最近げっそりとした様子で、心配だ。
She's been looking gaunt lately, and I'm worried.