jaundice

[ jawn-dis, jahn- ]

noun

1. Also called icterus. Pathology. yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, etc., due to an increase of bile pigments in the blood, often symptomatic of certain diseases, as hepatitis. Compare physiologic jaundice.
2. grasserie.
3. a state of feeling in which views are prejudiced or judgment is distorted, as by envy or resentment.

verb (used with object)

, jaun·diced, jaun·dic·ing.

1. to distort or prejudice, as by envy or resentment:

   His social position jaundiced his view of things.

jaundice

/ ˈdʒɔːndɪs /

noun

1. Also calledicterus yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to the abnormal presence of bile pigments in the blood, as in hepatitis
2. a mental state of bitterness, jealousy, and ill humour resulting in distorted judgment

verb

1. to distort (the judgment, etc) adversely

   jealousy had jaundiced his mind

2. to affect with or as if with jaundice

jaundice

/ jôn′dĭs /

1. Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, or mucous membranes caused by the deposition of bile salts in these tissues, occurring as a sign of disorders that interfere with normal metabolism or transport of bile. Liver diseases such as hepatitis commonly cause jaundice.

jaundice

1. A condition in which the skin , the whites of the eye , and other tissues take on a yellowish color because of an excess of bile coloring in the blood .

Derived Forms

• ˈjaundiced, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaundice¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English jaundis, from Old French jaunisse, from jaune “yellow” (from Latin galbinus “greenish-yellow”) + -isse -ice

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaundice¹

C14: from Old French jaunisse, from jaune yellow, from Latin galbinus yellowish, from galbus

Example Sentences

The second is that people’s feelings about the economy reflect their political leanings: Many Republicans, disregarding their own strong personal finances, have a jaundiced view of the economy under Democratic President Biden.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than an economy producing opportunity for all, and a politics organized to address the public’s most urgent problems and concerns, many Americans have become jaundiced and cynical.

From Salon

When the algae “blooms” so quickly, it can produce toxins leading to loss of appetite, vomiting and even jaundice and hepatitis for swimmers.

From Los Angeles Times

The proposed legislation is aimed at improving cat welfare, but some jaundiced city residents need convincing.

From BBC

The disorder makes patients jaundiced, feverish, and dangerously low on vitamins crucial for a healthy pregnancy.

From Salon

Related Words

• bias
• color
• distort
• predispose
• prejudice
• prepossess