Basic Details
Word: Haggard
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Looking tired and worn out, often due to worry or fatigue.
Synonyms: Exhausted, weary, worn, gaunt
Antonyms: Fresh, invigorated, youthful, lively
Idioms and Phrases
- Haggard eyes: Used to describe someone who appears very tired or distressed. Example: "After the long week of exams, she had haggard eyes that showed her exhaustion."
- Run ragged: To be extremely tired or worn out from too much work or stress. Example: "The teacher was run ragged trying to prepare all the students for the big test."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the sleepless nights of studying for the finals, he walked into the classroom with a haggard expression.
Example 2: The haggard puppy had been wandering the streets for days without food.
Example 3: She felt haggard after working overtime all week, but she was happy for the extra pay.
Fun Fact
The word "haggard" originally referred to a wild hawk in Middle English and was later used to describe a person who appeared wild and untamed to reflect a similar sense of exhaustion and neglect in human appearance.
Famous Quote
"The haggard look is not a badge of honour; it's a sign of stress." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "haggard" mean?
a) Looking cheerful
b) Looking tired and worn out
c) Being very energetic
d) Strong and muscular
Answer: b) Looking tired and worn out
2. Which of these is a synonym of "haggard"?
a) Invigorated
b) Exhausted
c) Lively
d) Animated
Answer: b) Exhausted
3. Which word is an antonym of "haggard"?
a) Worn
b) Fresh
c) Gaunt
d) Weary
Answer: b) Fresh
4. Which sentence uses "haggard" correctly?
a) He looked haggard after the full night of sleep.
b) She felt haggard from worrying all day about the upcoming performance.
c) The haggard friends decided to go for a fun party.
d) Haggard dogs are always energetic.
Answer: b) She felt haggard from worrying all day about the upcoming performance.
5. Which idiom refers to being very tired?
a) Haggard eyes
b) Fresh as a daisy
c) A diamond in the rough
d) Happy as a clam
Answer: a) Haggard eyes
