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Literally, jaundice is a yellow colouration of the skin, which can result from a number of medical causes, particularly liver malfunction.
Figuratively, being jaundiced means being cynical and world-weary.
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It is a pessimistic view on life. One who is cautious or wary.
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How do you use jaundiced in a sentence?
He was jaundiced
What is another word for jealousy?
envious, jaundiced, grudging (dissatisfaction) Answer Umm...I think "jaundiced" is a medical term used when the skin has yellowed due to different medical conditions.
A sentence with jaundiced?
my dad had a jaundiced eye, it was so orange
How would you use jaundiced in a sentence?
He appeared jaundiced from the liver infection.
What does it mean to look others with a jaundiced eye?
It is a pessimistic view on life. One who is cautious or wary.
What does it mean to look at something with a jaundiced eye?
The phrase "Jaundiced eye" means to looks at something with a prejudiced view, usually in a rather negative or critical manner. It was thought that people who suffered with jaundice saw everything ini yellow tones, but evetuallyl the phrase "jaundiced eye" came to mean a prejudiced view instead. The word jaundice can mean one of three things: 1. Affected with jaundice 2. Yellow or yellowish 3. Affected by or exhibiting envy, prejudice or hostility It is this third definition that is taken when the phrase "jaundiced eye" is used. Jaundice is a yellowis discolouration of the skin, the whites of the eyes and other areas. It is caused by Hyperbilirubinemia, which is an increased level of bilirubin in the blood stream. It is this discolouration in the whites of the eye that lead to the expression "to look at something with Jaundiced eyes".
Is it possible for only one eye to be jaundiced?
If the person has a prosthetic eye AND jaundice, certainly the artificial eye will not look jaundiced.
What should you do if your genitals are yellow?
See a doctor. Having yellow skincolor or yellowish eyes means that you are jaundiced and could mean that you have hepatitis, and can be deadly.
Meaning of the original word cirrhosis?
The original meaning of the word cirrhosis is literally "yellowish condition." This refers to advanced liver disease, which may cause the skin to become jaundiced or yellow in appearance.
What rhymes with a jaundiced man?
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Can you forgive infidelity and mean it?
Yes, I believe you can. BUT, I feel you will always look at your relationship with a jaundiced eye. The old saying "Once biten, twice shy" is pretty close to the truth.
