Haggardly: meaning, definitions and examples
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haggardly
[ หhรฆษกษrdli ]
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.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "haggardly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desgastado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช abgemagert
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurus
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝะตะผะพะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wyczerpany
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉpuisรฉ
๐ช๐ธ demacrado
๐น๐ท bitkin
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ vysuลกenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vysuลกenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆด็
๐ธ๐ฎ izฤrpan
๐ฎ๐ธ รพreyttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yorgun
๐ฒ๐ฝ demacrado
Etymology
The word 'haggardly' derives from the adjective 'haggard,' which originates from the Middle French word 'hagard' meaning 'wild' or 'in wild condition.' The term was influenced by the Old French 'haguard,' which refers to a hawk that is not yet fully trained, reflecting a sense of untamed or wild state. Over time, 'haggard' evolved to describe a worn and exhausted appearance, often associated with the suffering caused by prolonged hardship or distress. The adverbial form 'haggardly' emerged to specifically convey the manner in which someone appears or acts in a haggard state.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,681, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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