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
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
While bloodshot eyes can look alarming, experts say, viral pink eye isn’t usually anything to worry about on its own, and Arcturus is not showing signs of being more dangerous than previous variants.
From Scientific American ● May 12, 2023
His face was dark with the growth of beard, and his left eye seemed a little swollen and bloodshot.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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