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JAUNDICED

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Dictionary entry overview: What does jaundiced mean?

• JAUNDICED (adjective)
The adjective JAUNDICED has 2 senses:

1. affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
2. showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste

Familiarity information: JAUNDICED used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• JAUNDICED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc

Synonyms:

icteric; jaundiced; yellow

Similar:

unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste

Context examples:

looked with a jaundiced eye on the growth of regimentation / takes a jaundiced view of societies and clubs

Similar:

discriminatory; prejudiced (being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand)

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