Haggardly: meaning, definitions and examples

appearance, tiredness

Haggardly is an adverb that describes a manner or state of being that appears worn out, gaunt, or excessively tired. It is often used to convey a sense of physical exhaustion or distress, suggesting that the individual has been through a difficult or harrowing experience. The term may imply that someone is lacking sleep, nourishment, or is suffering from emotional turmoil. It vividly portrays a person whose looks reflect fatigue, often with sunken eyes or a drawn face.

exhaustedly, haggard, weary, worn

Examples of usage

• She looked haggardly after the long journey.

• He spoke haggardly, revealing his sleepless nights.

• The soldier returned haggardly from the battlefield.