jaundiced
adjective | /jaundiced/
exhibiting or influenced by envy, cynicism, or hostility
jaundiced
adjective | /jaundiced/
Advanced WordsHARDexhibiting or influenced by envy, cynicism, or hostility
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"He viewed the promotion with jaundiced eyes after being passed over."
"Her jaundiced reaction suggested lingering resentment."
Mnemonic Trick
JAUNDICED → YELLOW (sick) + EYES — coloured by bitterness or bias.
Etymology
From French jaunisse (yellowing), figurative for biased view.
Used for cynical or prejudiced outlooks.
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