Expressions Of Skepticism

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a yellowish discoloration of the white part of the eye, often indicating a medical condition

adjective showing or affected by prejudice or envy

  • The doctor examined the patient with a jaundiced eye, suspecting a liver disorder.
  • She looked at the new proposal with a jaundiced eye, not convinced of its potential success.
  • I always view his promises with a jaundiced eye, knowing he rarely keeps his word.
  • The journalist approached the politician's statements with a jaundiced eye, skeptical of their truthfulness.

adjective feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

  • The investors were wary of putting their money into the new startup.
  • I'm always wary of trying new restaurants without reading reviews first.
  • She's wary of that guy, he seems sketchy.
  • After being betrayed before, she was wary of letting anyone else into her heart.

noun a sidelong glance or gaze expressing disapproval, skepticism, or scorn

  • She gave him a subtle side-eye as he entered the room.
  • I caught her giving me a side-eye during the meeting.
  • She was throwing some serious side-eye at me all night.
  • The cat gave me some serious side-eye when I forgot to feed it.