выглядел так, будто

looked as if

→ выглядеть
phrase Rare #49,763
looked as if Used to describe how someone appeared, followed by a clause about what seemed to be true. The form выглядел is masculine singular past tense; other forms change with the subject.
RU: Он выглядел так, будто не знал, что делать.
EN: He looked as if he didn’t know what to do.

Том выглядел так, будто несколько дней не ел.

Tom looked as though he hadn’t eaten for several days.

Том выглядел так, будто не брился неделю.

Tom looked like he hadn't shaved in a week.