
Haggard
Stress Indicator
Use 'haggard' to describe someone looking very tired and possibly stressed or unwell.
She had a haggard appearance after working three night shifts in a row.
Not Just Age
'Haggard' doesn't imply that someone is old, but that they look worn out temporarily.
Despite his youth, the marathon left him looking haggard.
Intensity
The word often conveys a strong change, not just slight tiredness.
After the earthquake, survivors emerged haggard from the rubble. Compare with
DesolateDrawEmaciatedGauntRavageThinTireWorn
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