JAUNDICED

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

A bitter or prejudiced attitude (from a medical condition causing yellowing of skin and eyes).

Synonyms: 

Cynical, Biased, Resentful

Antonyms: 

Optimistic, Unbiased, Open-minded

Examples:

• After three days of bingewatching TV, Mark’s roommate thought he had jaundice, until he realized it was just cheese puff dust.

• Her jaundiced view of romance came from too many bad dates with people who "forgot" their wallets.

Etymology:

From Old French jaunisse (“yellowness”), from jaune (“yellow”).

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