I have made up the sentences below.
(1a) Is there a way to get rid of fatigued-looking eyes when you don't have enough sleep?
(1b) Is there a way to get rid of fatigue-looking eyes when you don't have enough sleep?
Which form of "fatigue" is correct? Thanks.
[fatigued-looking] or [fatigue-looking]
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Re: [fatigued-looking] or [fatigue-looking]
Neither.
The second is impossible, while the first is possible but highly unidiomatic (natural expression: tired-looking eyes).
The second is impossible, while the first is possible but highly unidiomatic (natural expression: tired-looking eyes).