Jaundiced

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/

Definitions of jaundiced

adjective having a yellowish or greenish color, as in jaundice

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor noticed the jaundiced color of the patient's skin.

A2 She had a jaundiced view of the world, always seeing the negative side of things.

B1 The jaundiced eye of the critic saw flaws in every aspect of the performance.

B2 His jaundiced opinions were well-known in the industry, but he didn't care.

C1 Despite his jaundiced outlook on life, he managed to find moments of happiness.

C2 The journalist's jaundiced perspective on politics influenced public opinion.

Examples of jaundiced in a Sentence

formal The doctor noticed a jaundiced hue to the patient's skin, indicating a possible liver problem.

informal She looked a bit jaundiced after staying out in the sun for too long.

slang His face was so jaundiced, he looked like he had been pickled in vinegar.

figurative Her jaundiced view of the world colored all her interactions with negativity.

Grammatical Forms of jaundiced

• past tense: jaundiced
• plural: jaundiced
• comparative: more jaundiced
• superlative: most jaundiced
• present tense: jaundices
• future tense: will jaundice
• perfect tense: have jaundiced
• continuous tense: is jaundicing
• singular: jaundiced
• positive degree: jaundiced
• infinitive: to jaundice
• gerund: jaundicing
• participle: jaundiced

Origin and Evolution of jaundiced

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'jaundiced' originates from the Old French word 'jaunisse', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'galbinus' meaning 'greenish-yellow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the yellowish color of a person's skin due to liver disease, the term 'jaundiced' has evolved to also mean a cynical or pessimistic view of things.