ghastly appearance
definitions
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A look characterized by extreme paleness, sickness, or lifelessness, typically resulting from illness, shock, trauma, or severe fatigue.es: aspecto pálido
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A frightening, grotesque, or deeply unsettling visual impression caused by something terrifying, macabre, or unnaturally altered.es: Apariencia aterradora
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An extremely unattractive, messy, or poorly maintained look, often used informally to describe poor grooming, disarray, or an overall dreadful visual state.es: Aspecto desagradable
examples
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After hearing the sudden medical emergency, he was left with a ghastly appearance that alarmed everyone nearby.
Tras enterarse de la repentina emergencia médica, su aspecto era tan cadavérico que alarmó a todos los presentes.
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The old doll took on a ghastly appearance when the power flickered and cast long shadows across its face.
La vieja muñeca adquirió un aspecto espantoso cuando la luz parpadeó y proyectó largas sombras sobre su rostro.
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He rushed out of bed without brushing his teeth or combing his hair, sporting a ghastly appearance for the morning meeting.
Salió corriendo de la cama sin cepillarse los dientes ni peinarse, con un aspecto espantoso para la reunión matutina.