jaundice
noun/ˈdʒɔndɪs/
Frequency rank: #16,974 most common English word
Meaning
A feeling of bitterness, resentment, or envy that distorts one's judgment; also a medical condition causing yellowing of the skin.
Example sentence
Years of disappointment had given him jaundice toward anyone who seemed to succeed effortlessly.
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