haggardness

Example Sentences

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Was he embodying the inner haggardness of the nation, stuck at home for months?

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2020

Doreen didn’t look much better, but the exuberance of her entry was enough to overshadow any haggardness.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

He looked careworn; his countenance had assumed a cadaverous hue, and there was a haggardness and lankness about his cheeks and mouth, which could not fail to attract the notice of every spectator.

From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Hindley, Charles

His garb set off the seeming haggardness of his keen features so effectively that I thought him either broken down in health or just recovering from some protracted illness.

From The Reminiscences of an Astronomer by Newcomb, Simon

And then, as though the haggardness of his young face was too much for her, she came closer to him, and laid her head on his shoulder.

From Lover or Friend by Carey, Rosa Nouchette