gaunt
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- 1 gaunt、emaciated、thin and worn-out
This word describes someone who has become thin in an unhealthy, worn-out way, often from illness, fatigue, stress, or poor nutrition. It does not mean slim in a positive sense.
gaunt、emaciated、thin and worn-out
Describes a face or body that looks gaunt, wasted, or noticeably thinner than before, with an unhealthy or weakened impression.
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ใบหน้าซูบผอม bay nâa sûup phɔ̌ɔm a gaunt face ใบหน้าซูบผอม details
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ร่างกายซูบผอม râaŋ kaay sûup phɔ̌ɔm an emaciated body ร่างกายซูบผอม details
Learning notes
Explanation
ซูบผอม combines ซูบ, meaning to look sunken or worn down, with ผอม, meaning thin. Together it describes unhealthy thinness: someone looks gaunt, weakened, or as if they have lost flesh because of illness, stress, exhaustion, or poor nutrition. It is not a compliment about body shape.
Usage
Use it when describing someone after illness, long-term fatigue, stress, hardship, or lack of food, especially when their face or body looks noticeably gaunt. It appears in everyday conversation, news reports, and descriptive writing.
Caution
Saying this directly to someone can sound like a negative comment on their appearance. For “slim” or “in good shape,” use words such as หุ่นดี or ผอมเพรียว instead.