What is another word for hatchet-faced?
Pronunciation: [hˈat͡ʃɪtfˈe͡ɪsd] (IPA) 
The term "hatchet-faced" is an insulting description of someone with a harsh or unattractive face. However, there are more polite and politically correct ways to describe such a person. Some synonyms for hatchet-faced are gaunt, angular, plain, severe, and hard-edged. Gaunt suggests an extremely thin and bony face, while angular refers to sharp or pointed features. Plain implies a lack of beauty or charm, while severe brings to mind a stern or forbidding countenance. Hard-edged describes the presence of sharp lines or angles in facial features. These synonyms allow individuals to describe someone's appearance without resorting to derogatory terms.
