bloodshot
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bloodshot
1545–55; apocopated variant of blood-shotten. See blood, shotten
Example Sentences
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"Emotions take a back seat," he said, his eyes bloodshot after having worked with his colleagues throughout the night.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Tears fall from Mr Dennis' bloodshot eyes as mourners sing a farewell hymn at his son’s burial.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024
“Her hijab was off. Her eyes were bloodshot red. There were tears going down her cheeks. She was hunched over squealing,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2024
He glowers out from beneath his brows, unsmiling, eyes rendered oddly bloodshot, brow furrowed, chin tucked in, as if he is about to head-butt the camera.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2023
One of her filmy eyes was terribly bloodshot.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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