見みる影かげもない

expression, i-adjective

mere shadow of one's former self; unrecognizable

Describes someone or something that has declined so much that they are barely recognizable compared to their past state, often used for lost talent, looks, or glory.

• 病びょう気きで痩やせて、彼かれは見みる影かげもなかった。

  He had lost so much weight from illness that he was a mere shadow of his former self.

• かつての名めい選せん手しゅも、今いまは見みる影かげもない。

  The once-great athlete is now unrecognizable.