haggard — looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæɡərd/
Example Sentences
- The CEO looked haggard after pulling three all-nighters to finish the project.
- My mom's haggard expression when she sees my messy room is scarier than any horror movie.
- After binge-watching 20 episodes in one night, I looked haggard but satisfied.
haggard
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhæɡərd/]
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Exhausted and worn down from overwork
The haggard runner beats the laggard crowd who staggered behind
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'hagard', originally referring to an untamed or wild hawk. The term evolved metaphorically from the rough, emaciated appearance of wild hawks to describe a gaunt, worn, or exhausted human appearance.
Breakdown
hagard (wild hawk) → haggard (gaunt appearance). The French hagard likely derives from Old French 'hage' (hedge or enclosure), referring to hawks not yet confined or trained for falconry.
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📝Examples
“The CEO looked haggard after pulling three all-nighters to finish the project.”
“My mom's haggard expression when she sees my messy room is scarier than any horror movie.”
“After binge-watching 20 episodes in one night, I looked haggard but satisfied.”
“The haggard survivors were finally rescued after being lost in the mountains for a week.”
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