Haggard and Old

Haggard

Haggard adjective - Suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease.

Old and haggard are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Old" instead an adjective "Haggard".

Nearby Word: haggardly

Old

Old adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.

Haggard and old are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Haggard" instead an adjective "Old".

Nearby Words: oldie, olden, oldish

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / The Worst Witch Algernon Rowan Webb is considerably less old and haggard in the TV series than he was in the books.
  • Old Beggar Test Repulsed by her haggard appearance, the Prince sneered at the gift and turned the old woman away.
  • Series / Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story The woman who found and sheltered Jack in the fake tale is a haggard, old woman whereas the "real" woman, Ondine (played by Mia Sara), was young and had a relationship with Jack.
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