Definitions
- Describing someone who appears tired, exhausted, or burdened by worries or responsibilities. - Referring to a person who has a worn or strained expression due to stress or anxiety. - Talking about someone who looks weary or fatigued from long-term stress or emotional strain.
- Describing someone who looks exhausted, worn out, or gaunt due to illness, lack of sleep, or extreme fatigue. - Referring to a person who appears unwell, with sunken eyes and a pale complexion. - Talking about someone who has a tired and unhealthy appearance due to physical or emotional strain.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a tired or exhausted appearance.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who is physically or emotionally drained.
- 3Both words indicate a person's weariness or strain.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Careworn is often associated with long-term stress or emotional burden, while haggard can result from various factors like illness, lack of sleep, or extreme fatigue.
- 2Physical appearance: Haggard suggests a more unhealthy and gaunt appearance, while careworn focuses on a worn or strained expression.
- 3Intensity: Haggard implies a more extreme level of exhaustion or fatigue compared to careworn.
- 4Emotional state: Careworn emphasizes the emotional toll and worry, while haggard focuses more on the physical signs of exhaustion.
- 5Usage: Careworn is less commonly used than haggard in everyday language.
Remember this!
Careworn and haggard both describe a tired and exhausted appearance, but they differ in their causes, physical appearance, intensity, emotional state, and usage. Careworn is associated with long-term stress and emotional burden, while haggard can result from various factors like illness or lack of sleep. Haggard suggests a more unhealthy and gaunt appearance, while careworn focuses on a worn or strained expression. Haggard implies a more extreme level of exhaustion, while careworn emphasizes the emotional toll and worry.
