jaundiced

adjective

jaun·diced | \ ˈjȯn-dəst

, ˈjän-\

Definition of jaundiced

1 : affected with or as if with jaundice

2 : exhibiting or influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility a jaundiced eye

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The adjective jaundiced, which was introduced into English in the mid-17th century, is the direct result of the older noun jaundice. The physical condition called jaundice involves a yellowish coloring of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the presence of coloring matter from bile. In ages past, people believed that a hostile, irritable temperament indicated an excess of bile in one's body. This belief not only led to the extended use of jaundiced, but it also resulted in a similar use of the adjective bilious, which can mean either "ill-tempered" or "marked by or suffering from liver dysfunction and especially excessive secretion of bile."

Examples of jaundiced in a Sentence

She has a very jaundiced view of politics and politicians. took a jaundiced view of his opponent's triumphs on the tennis court

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Scott Miller Riverside :: Tom Carson’s jaundiced vision of Woodstock and the hippie movement is snarky, off the mark and not well informed. — Los Angeles Times, "Calendar Feedback: Peter Fonda struck gold with ‘Ulee’s’," 23 Aug. 2019 Their jaundiced characters are the anti-heroes Brexit-era Britain deserves. — The Economist, "Mick Herron’s novels are a satirical chronicle of modern Britain," 15 Aug. 2019 Tessa’s younger brother, Xander, is a chess genius and social misfit whose take on his surroundings is just as jaundiced. — Michael Upchurch, BostonGlobe.com, "A cautionary tale, richly rooted in local color," 25 July 2019 Pearce’s jaundiced way with a comeback, however, is most welcome. — Michael Phillips, latimes.com, "Jodie Foster patches the wounded in lively future-crime saga 'Hotel Artemis'," 8 June 2018 Pearce’s jaundiced way with a comeback, however, is most welcome. — Michael Phillips, latimes.com, "Jodie Foster patches the wounded in lively future-crime saga 'Hotel Artemis'," 8 June 2018 Pearce’s jaundiced way with a comeback, however, is most welcome. — Michael Phillips, latimes.com, "Jodie Foster patches the wounded in lively future-crime saga 'Hotel Artemis'," 8 June 2018 Pearce’s jaundiced way with a comeback, however, is most welcome. — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, "'Hotel Artemis': Sterling K. Brown checks into Criminal Hospital, and Jodie Foster's on duty," 7 June 2018 Above a card table, a single lamp casts smoky, jaundiced yellows. — Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, "'Solo' cinematographer finds light in the darkness," 24 May 2018

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jaundiced

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English Language Learners Definition of jaundiced

medical : having a disease that causes your skin to turn yellow : affected with jaundice

: feeling or showing dislike, distrust, or anger because of past experiences : likely to think that people, organizations, etc., are bad

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jaundiced

adjective

jaun·diced | \ -dəst

Medical Definition of jaundiced

: affected with jaundice a deeply jaundiced patient

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