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

Though undeniably popular, social media is regarded now with an increasingly jaundiced eye, as the suits against Meta have proved.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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

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

My voice was too weak to carry far, and the doctor was already concentrating on the next jaundiced face.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson