Jaundiced: meaning, definitions and examples
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jaundiced
[ หdสษn.dษชst ]
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น icterรญcia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gelblich
๐ฎ๐ฉ kuning
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะพะฒััะฝะธัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลผรณลtawy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ป็ธใฎ
๐ซ๐ท jaunรขtre
๐ช๐ธ amarillo
๐น๐ท sararmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ํฉ๋ฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุตูุฑุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ลพlutรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพltรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ป็ธ็
๐ธ๐ฎ rumenkast
๐ฎ๐ธ gulur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัาะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sarฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ amarillo
Etymology
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.
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