prison pallor

American  

[priz-uhn pal-er] / ˈprɪz ən ˌpæl ər /

noun

1. extreme paleness, as if one has experienced a lengthy deprivation of natural light due to imprisonment or other indoor confinement.

   These kids need to get off the couch, get outside, and get rid of their prison pallor.

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Etymology

Origin of prison pallor

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

His mustache has a villainous smeariness, his skin a trace of prison pallor, his voice a con-mannerly suavity, his big soft eyes the expression of a slightly sneaky sheep.

From Time Magazine Archive

The solidest and most serious entries in Crime and Criminals�juvenile delinquency, penology, prostitution, war crimes�exhibit a drab sociologist look and a stylistic prison pallor.

From Time Magazine Archive

With their caps on, they looked the well-trained soldiers which they were; but with caps removed, they resembled so many uniformed convicts less the prison pallor.

From Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army by Hall, James Norman

Now and then a faint flush tinged the prison pallor of his cheeks as from some thought passing in his memory.

From The One Woman by Dixon, Thomas

His face, white with more than its prison pallor, was drawn as though by bodily pain.

From Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain by Kinney, Margaret West