Haggard

Pronunciation: /ˈhæɡərd/

Definitions of haggard

adjective looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Example Sentences

A1 She looked haggard after staying up all night studying for the exam.

A2 The haggard old man wandered the streets aimlessly, looking for food.

B1 The haggard expression on her face revealed the stress she was under.

B2 His haggard appearance suggested he had been through a lot in his life.

C1 Despite his haggard appearance, he still managed to maintain a sense of dignity.

C2 The haggard look in her eyes hinted at a deep sadness that she tried to hide.

Examples of haggard in a Sentence

formal After days of intense work and little rest, he appeared haggard and exhausted.

informal She looked haggard after pulling an all-nighter to finish her project.

slang I could tell he was haggard from partying all night.

figurative The old building had a haggard appearance, with its peeling paint and crumbling facade.

Grammatical Forms of haggard

• past tense: haggarded
• plural: haggards
• comparative: more haggard
• superlative: most haggard
• present tense: haggards
• future tense: will haggard
• perfect tense: have haggarded
• continuous tense: is haggarding
• singular: haggard
• positive degree: haggard
• infinitive: to haggar
• gerund: haggarding
• participle: haggarding

Origin and Evolution of haggard

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'haggard' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'hagard' which meant 'wild, untamed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a wild or untamed hawk, the term 'haggard' evolved over time to also describe a person who looks tired, disheveled, or worn out.