What is another word for hatchet-faced?

Pronunciation: [hˈat͡ʃɪtfˈe͡ɪsd] (IPA)

The term "hatchet-faced" is an insulting description of someone with a harsh or unattractive face. However, there are more polite and politically correct ways to describe such a person. Some synonyms for hatchet-faced are gaunt, angular, plain, severe, and hard-edged. Gaunt suggests an extremely thin and bony face, while angular refers to sharp or pointed features. Plain implies a lack of beauty or charm, while severe brings to mind a stern or forbidding countenance. Hard-edged describes the presence of sharp lines or angles in facial features. These synonyms allow individuals to describe someone's appearance without resorting to derogatory terms.

Synonyms for Hatchet-faced:

What are the hypernyms for Hatchet-faced?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    haggard, grim-faced, sharp-visaged, fierce-looking, stern-faced, sharp-featured, severe-looking, Harsh-looking, Spare-faced, Strict-looking.

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