stubbled
Definition
Adjective: - Having short, stiff hairs growing from the skin, especially describing a beard that is a few days old and appears as short, rough projections. It refers to the state of not being clean-shaven, but not having a full, long beard either.
Usage
The adjective "stubbled" is used to describe a surface, most commonly a man's face, that is covered with stubble. It indicates a coarse, rough texture resulting from hair that has been growing for a short period after shaving.
Examples
- He looked tired with his stubbled cheeks and rumpled shirt.
- The detective was a gruff man with a stubbled jaw.
- She rested her hand against his stubbled chin.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Imagery: Often used in literary or descriptive writing to convey a character's ruggedness, fatigue, or casual disregard for grooming.
Variants and Related Words
- Stubble (noun): The short, stiff hairs of a beard that grow after shaving, or short, stiff stalks of grain left in a field after harvesting.
- Stubbly (adjective): Having stubble; very similar in meaning to "stubbled," though "stubbly" can sometimes emphasize the prickly texture more.
Synonyms
- Unshaven
- Bristly
- Five-o'clock-shadowed (informal, idiomatic)
Antonyms
- Clean-shaven
- Smooth-faced
Related Idioms
- Five o'clock shadow: An idiomatic phrase for the slight beard growth visible on a man's face later in the day after a morning shave. This is the state described by "stubbled."
Adjective
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having a short growth of beard
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his stubbled chin
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