Definition of haggard

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  • haggard is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • haggard is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • haggard is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of haggard

  • British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. rider haggard
    2. sir henry rider haggard
  • very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold (adjective)

    Examples

    1. eyes were haggard and cavernous

    Synonyms

    1. cadaverous
    2. emaciated
    3. gaunt
    4. pinched
    5. skeletal
    6. wasted
  • showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering (adjective)

    Examples

    1. her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness

    Synonyms

    1. careworn
    2. drawn
    3. raddled
    4. worn

See definition of haggard in Merriam Webster