1
as in jealous
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
took a jaundiced view of his opponent's triumphs on the tennis court
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as in negative
marked by opposition or ill will
environmentalists tend to cast a jaundiced eye on those oversized, gas-guzzling vehicles
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Recent Examples of jaundiced
The music mogul allegedly appeared jaundiced, his gums were gray, and his hands were shaky from over-consuming alcohol.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
Although the category is not inherently unhealthy, many nutritionists take a jaundiced view of American breakfast cereals given the sky-high sugar content of some products, like Lucky Charms and Cap’n Crunch.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 21 May 2025
That film, released on Hulu in 2021, cast a bit of a jaundiced eye on the experiences child actors had in the 1980s.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 May 2025
But many observers now see that rationale as threadbare and view Alexander and his ilk with a jaundiced eye.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Sep. 2013
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Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
Although the category is not inherently unhealthy, many nutritionists take a jaundiced view of American breakfast cereals given the sky-high sugar content of some products, like Lucky Charms and Cap’n Crunch.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 21 May 2025
That film, released on Hulu in 2021, cast a bit of a jaundiced eye on the experiences child actors had in the 1980s.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 14 May 2025
But many observers now see that rationale as threadbare and view Alexander and his ilk with a jaundiced eye.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Sep. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaundiced
Adjective
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Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, a number of attendees posted negative comments about the event on social media, with many claiming that the experience was chaotic and poorly organized.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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But let’s face it - any kind of drama on social media, positive or negative, is good for any reality competition show (or any series, for that matter).—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, and prioritizes fossil fuels for electricity.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter took it as a hostile act and approached Prescott, meeting face-to-face with him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Jaundiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaundiced. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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