jaundiced

American  

[jawn-dist, jahn-] / ˈdʒɔn dɪst, ˈdʒɑn- /

adjective

1. affected with or colored by or as if by jaundice.

   jaundiced skin.

2. affected with or exhibiting prejudice, as from envy or resentment.

   a jaundiced viewpoint.

   Synonyms:

   jealous, envious, resentful

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Etymology

Origin of jaundiced

First recorded in 1630–40; jaundice + -ed ³

Example Sentences

In summary, we are viewing the failure of SPX to be able to convincingly push through to new all-time highs with a jaundiced eye.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Mr. Coen’s view of the contemporary dating scene seems both jaundiced and out of touch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

The first four made a point of swapping directors and moods and even Ethan’s core identity: Brian De Palma made him a jaundiced naif; John Woo, a hot-blooded flirt; J.J.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

From my more jaundiced view, however, the experience sounds more like an emotional roller coaster designed to sap constructive energy.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2025

But then his eyes opened, eyes that were jaundiced and tired, and he spoke with a melancholy weariness.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger