jaundiced
|jaund-iced|
/ˈdʒɔːn.dɪst/
(jaundice)
yellowed / biased view
Etymology
'jaundice' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'jaunice', where 'jaune' meant 'yellow'.
'jaundice' changed from Old French 'jaunice' and entered Middle English as 'jaunces'/'jaunces' before becoming the modern English word 'jaundice'.
Initially, it referred specifically to the medical condition 'yellowing' of the skin and eyes; over time it also developed a figurative sense of 'a biased or cynical attitude'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'jaundice'. (To have affected someone or something with jaundice or with a prejudiced view.)
The scandal jaundiced public opinion against the company.
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Adjective 1
affected by jaundice; having a yellowish tinge to the skin or eyes caused by excess bilirubin (medical).
After the liver test, the doctor noted that the patient looked jaundiced.
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Adjective 2
biased, cynical, or resentfully prejudiced — having a negative or distrustful attitude toward someone or something.
Many critics were jaundiced about the director's new film because of his past controversies.
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Last updated: 2025/12/07 15:58