bloodshot
adjective/ˈblʌdʃɑt/
Frequency rank: #18,781 most common English word
Meaning
(of eyes) red and inflamed, typically from tiredness, irritation, or crying.
Example sentence
After staying up all night to finish the report, his eyes were bloodshot and tired.
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