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Jaundiced

adjective

Affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc. Synonyms: icteric, yellow.

Showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste. "Takes a jaundiced view of societies and clubs"

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"Jaundiced" Quotes from Famous Books

... to your reverence," said the young Dominican, entering. Seated in a great armchair was an old priest, meagre, jaundiced, like Rivera's saints. His eyes, deep-sunken in their orbits, were arched with heavy brows, intensifying the flashes of ...

— An Eagle Flight - A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere • Jose Rizal

... and two little boys. Remarkable little boys, madam, I assure you. Perfect marvels of health and intelligence, both of 'em—two little boys, madam, which have not been equalled since Cain and Abel were born. Every one says so, with the exception of a few of the cynical and jaundiced among men and women. And, pray, why am I so indifferent? Just because they are provided for. They have a moderately good income secured to them as it is, and the 1000 pounds which I have insured on my life will render it a competence in the event of my ...

— The Iron Horse • R.M. Ballantyne

Words linked to "Jaundiced" : icteric, unhealthy, discriminatory, prejudiced