haggard
adjective/ˈhæɡərd/
Frequency rank: #13,790 most common English word
Meaning
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue or worry.
Example sentence
After three sleepless nights, she looked completely haggard when she finally arrived home.
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