un|jaun|diced

un|jaun|diced
un|jaun|diced «uhn JN dihst, -JAHN-», adjective.
1. not affected by jaundice: »

an unjaundiced complexion.

2. Figurative. not affected by envy, jealousy, anger, or the like: »

His description of the poverty program [was] all too true; and his strength and courage and unjaundiced eye beautifully evident throughout (Harper's).


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