Basic Details
Word: Haggard
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Looking tired, worn out, or exhausted, often because of worry, illness, or lack of sleep.
Synonyms: Exhausted, worn-out, weary
Antonyms: Fresh, rejuvenated, lively
Idioms and Phrases
- Haggard as a ghost: Referring to someone who looks extremely tired or unwell. Example: "After staying up all night studying, he looked haggard as a ghost in the morning."
- Under the weather: Feeling ill or tired, which can cause a haggard appearance. Example: "She was feeling under the weather and looked a bit haggard after the long journey."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the long hike, I felt haggard and needed a good rest.
Example 2: His haggard face told me that he had not slept the night before.
Example 3: The haggard soldiers returned home after months of fatigue and hardship.
Fun Fact
The word "haggard" originates from Middle French "hagard," meaning "wild, unruly, or having a worn appearance." It was originally used to describe a falcon that had been caught and looked tired or ragged.
Famous Quote
"Haggard is a look in the eyes of those who have seen more than their share of lifes battles." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "haggard" mean?
a) Feeling energetic
b) Looking tired and worn out
c) Being very happy
d) Being well-rested
Answer: b) Looking tired and worn out
2. Which of these is a synonym of "haggard"?
a) Fresh
b) Lively
c) Exhausted
d) Cheerful
Answer: c) Exhausted
3. Which sentence uses "haggard" correctly?
a) The puppy looked haggard after playing all day.
b) She felt haggard after relaxing at the beach.
c) He looked haggard due to a lack of sleep.
d) The cake was haggard and tasted sweet.
Answer: c) He looked haggard due to a lack of sleep.
4. Which idiom means feeling unwell or tired?
a) Haggard as a ghost
b) Under the weather
c) As busy as a bee
d) On cloud nine
Answer: b) Under the weather
5. What is the opposite of "haggard"?
a) Exhausted
b) Fresh
c) Weary
d) Tired
Answer: b) Fresh
