Meaning of the word hatchet-faced in English

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hatchet-faced

US /ˈhætʃ.ɪt.feɪst/
UK /ˈhætʃ.ɪt.feɪst/
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Adjective

1.

having a thin, sharp face, often with a pointed nose and chin, giving a severe or unpleasant appearance

Example:
The old woman had a hatchet-faced look that made her seem unapproachable.
His hatchet-faced expression suggested he was not pleased with the news.
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