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gnarled

adjective

/nɑːrld/

Meaning

Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.

The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.

twisted, knotted, rugged, deformed, rough

smooth, straight, refined

gnarled tree, gnarled hands, gnarled roots

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced