staggard

/ˈsteɪɡərd/ STA-gərd

Definitions

1. adjective

unsteady or unbalanced on one’s feet; staggering

“The drunk man stumbled out of the bar, looking staggard.”

2. noun

a person who is staggering or unsteady on their feet, often due to intoxication

“The police officers helped the staggard man back to his hotel room.”

Synonyms

  • drunk
  • intoxicated
  • unsteady

Antonyms

  • sober
  • steady