haggard
The word “haggard” has 2 syllables: hag-gard
It's pronounced as /ˈhæɡərd/
What is synonym and antonym for haggard?
In the thesaurus, “haggard” has 2 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for haggard along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for haggard
- gaunt
- skeletal
Antonyms for haggard
- beefy
- brawny
- burly
- chubby
- corpulent
- fat
- fit
- fleshy
- hale
- healthy
- hearty
- husky
- obese
- overweight
- plump
- portly
- pudgy
- rotund
- stocky
Meanings of haggard
- noun
- A hunting bird captured as an adult.
- A young or untrained hawk or falcon.
- A fierce, intractable creature.
- A hag.
- (Isle of Man) A stackyard, an enclosure on a farm for stacking grain, hay, etc.
- adjective
- Looking exhausted, worried, or poor in condition.
- (of an animal) Wild or untamed.
Example Sentences
- After the long journey, the explorer's face appeared haggard and fatigued.
- The sleepless night left her looking pale and haggard in the morning.
- The detective's haggard expression reflected the intensity of the investigation.
- The hiker emerged from the wilderness, his clothes torn and his appearance haggard.
- The prolonged stress at work made him look increasingly haggard over the weeks.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to haggard, such as: beefy, brawny, burly, chubby, corpulent, fat, fit.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.