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Jaundiced: meaning, definitions and examples

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jaundiced

 

[ หˆdส’ษ”n.dษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Jaundiced refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes, which is caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood. This condition often indicates underlying health issues, particularly with the liver, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis.

Synonyms

liver-colored, sallow, yellowed

Examples of usage

  • The patient was jaundiced and required immediate medical attention.
  • She noticed that his skin looked jaundiced after a few days of illness.
  • Jaundiced eyes can be a sign of serious liver problems.
Context #2 | Adjective

figurative meaning

In a figurative sense, jaundiced can describe a person whose views are prejudiced, affected by envy, or distorted by experience. This use suggests a negative or cynical outlook on a particular situation.

Synonyms

biased, cynical, skeptical

Examples of usage

  • His jaundiced view of the system led to his resignation.
  • After his experiences, she developed a jaundiced perspective on relationships.
  • The article presented a jaundiced opinion of the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "jaundiced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น icterรญcia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelblich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuning

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฒั‚ัะฝะธั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผรณล‚tawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ป„็–ธใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jaunรขtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amarillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sararmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉ๋‹ฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุตูุฑุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพlutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพltรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป„็–ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rumenkast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gulur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€า“ะฐัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amarillo

Word origin

The term 'jaundiced' originates from the Old French word 'jaunice', which means 'yellow'. This French word itself is derived from 'jaune', meaning 'yellow', which comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *gสฒelhโ‚- (to be green or to grow). The word 'jaundiced' entered the English language in the early 18th century, originally relating specifically to the yellowish skin color due to liver dysfunction. Over time, it evolved to also capture a metaphorical sense, describing a person's outlook or emotions that are tainted by negativity or jealousy. Thus, by the late 20th century, the word was commonly utilized in both medical and figurative contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,897, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.