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
Locals loved the story about the one-eyed New York man who had a special bloodshot glass eyeball made, so that when he came to L.A. on business, his fake eye matched his real one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Delilah's other symptoms included bloodshot eyes, swollen fingers, skin peeling off her hands and feet, a rash, cracked lips and a swollen, red, bumpy tongue - known as strawberry tongue.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
When he briefly opened his eyes, they were bloodshot, the deputy wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Cloke looked up, bloodshot and uncomprehending, at Camilla’s soft rap on the glass.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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