stubbled
Britishadjective
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having the stubs of stalks left after a crop has been cut and harvested
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having a bristly growth or surface
Example Sentences
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They’re vicious caricatures of Richard Nixon, with his face reduced to bulging, stubbled cheeks and a tubular nose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
He takes off across the stubbled side yard with a little hop in his step that tells me that he is relieved to be headed home at last.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2023
Kneeling, Viktor embraced what was left of his wife, one arm cradling her shoulder, his stubbled chin pressed against the grit on her face.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2022
As Hordur strolls toward Bussi in swoony slow-motion, impeccable jacket slung roguishly over one bulging shoulder, Bussi’s stubbled jaw softens.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2022
His long, stubbled face looked pale, and he wore a thick bandage over his right eye in place of the black patch.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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