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- [jawn-dist, jahn-]
- /ˈdʒɔn dɪst, ˈdʒɑn-/
- /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jawn-dist, jahn-]
- /ˈdʒɔn dɪst, ˈdʒɑn-/
Definitions of jaundiced word
- adjective jaundiced affected with or colored by or as if by jaundice: jaundiced skin. 1
- adjective jaundiced affected with or exhibiting prejudice, as from envy or resentment: a jaundiced viewpoint. 1
- noun jaundiced Also called icterus. Pathology. yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, etc., due to an increase of bile pigments in the blood, often symptomatic of certain diseases, as hepatitis. Compare physiologic jaundice. 1
- noun jaundiced grasserie. 1
- noun jaundiced a state of feeling in which views are prejudiced or judgment is distorted, as by envy or resentment. 1
- verb with object jaundiced to distort or prejudice, as by envy or resentment: His social position jaundiced his view of things. 1
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Origin of jaundiced
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; jaundice + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Jaundiced
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jaundiced popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
jaundiced usage trend in Literature
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adjective jaundiced
- cynical — If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
- pessimistic — pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful: His pessimistic outlook kept him from applying for jobs for which he was perfectly qualified.
- sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
- skeptical — doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.
- unenthusiastic — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
Antonyms for jaundiced
adjective jaundiced
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- unbiased — not biased or prejudiced; fair; impartial.
- unprejudiced — not prejudiced; without preconception; unbiased; impartial: the unprejudiced view of the judge.
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