sunken eye

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eyes that are deep-set in the face, often due to illness or tiredness

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  • After a week of no sleep, her eyes looked sunken.
  • The illness had left him with hollowed cheeks and sunken eyes.
  • His face was gaunt, with sunken eyes that seemed to hold a deep sadness.
  • Dehydration can cause your eyes to appear sunken.
  • The character in the novel had sunken eyes that hinted at a troubled past.
  • Lack of proper nutrition can lead to sunken eyes.
  • The old man's sunken eyes were full of wisdom and weariness.
  • The harsh lighting made her eyes look even more sunken than usual.
  • He tried to hide his fatigue, but the sunken eyes gave him away.
  • The doctor noted the patient's sunken eyes as a symptom.