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jaundiced
/ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪst/
This word has two very different meanings: one is a medical term, and the other describes a person's attitude. When used to describe an attitude, it is most commonly seen in the phrase "a jaundiced eye." This means the person is skeptical or cynical because they have been hurt or cheated in the past. In a medical context, it is a literal description of skin color and is used as a standard clinical adjective.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon; Victoria is in a high-stakes board meeting while Mr. Sterling is at his private yoga retreat.
Mr. Sterling
The staff's vibe is off. They've become jaundiced toward my new 'Zen-Desk' initiative.
Victoria
That's because you cut their bonuses to pay for the incense, Sterling. Get a grip.
💡
Mr. Sterling uses 'jaundiced' in its figurative sense to describe the cynical and resentful attitude of his employees. Victoria responds with the phrasal verb 'get a grip', telling him to regain his composure or face reality, highlighting their dynamic where she is the pragmatic anchor to his eccentricity.