Haggard

usgb/ˈhæɡərd/
adjective

Appearing tired and thin, as if from stress or worry.

After staying up all night studying for exams, he looked haggard.
Visual representation of "haggard" - Appearing tired and thin, as if from stress or worry

Often appears as...

  • haggard face
  • haggard look
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Stress Indicator

Use 'haggard' to describe someone looking very tired and possibly stressed or unwell.

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She had a haggard appearance after working three night shifts in a row.
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Not Just Age

'Haggard' doesn't imply that someone is old, but that they look worn out temporarily.

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Despite his youth, the marathon left him looking haggard.
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Intensity

The word often conveys a strong change, not just slight tiredness.

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After the earthquake, survivors emerged haggard from the rubble.
Visual representation of the word "Haggard"

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