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haggard Synonyms

Another word for haggard

Choosing another word for haggard depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Looking exhausted, gaunt, and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

Usage Example

"After working three consecutive night shifts at the hospital, the nurse looked pale and drawn."

Strongest
drawn
gaunt
careworn
Strong
hollow-eyed
harrowed
weary
exhausted
pinched
emaciated

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of a hawk or falcon) caught for training after reaching adult plumage; wild or untamed.

Usage Example

"Training a untamed falcon requires immense patience because the bird has already learned to hunt in the wild."

Strongest
untamed
wild
Strong
unruly
intractable

Opposites of haggard

The opposite of haggard shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tame
fresh
rested
domesticated
docile
vibrant
healthy
radiant
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• Nearby Words

haemanthus
hag
hagfish
haggard
haggardly
haggardness
haggis

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Haggard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/haggard
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