adjective
hunted
HUHN-tihd
adjective
1
Being chased or pursued, or having the fearful look of someone being pursued.
"He had a hunted look in his eyes after days on the run."
How to Use Hunted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone or something being chased, or looking nervous like they're being chased.
Common pairings
a hunted look
feel hunted
Word Forms
more hunted comparative, most hunted superlative
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He had a _____ look in his eyes after days on the run.