Off colour
adjective
Feeling slightly unwell or in low spirits.
She's been feeling a bit off-colour for a few days.
Often appears as...
- feel off colour
- look off colour
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Not of the right hue or colour.
The paint on the wall looked a shade off colour under the bright light.
Often appears as...
- look off colour
- apppear off colour
adjective
Of questionable taste or morality; not appropriate.
He cracked an off-colour joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- off-colour joke
- off-colour comment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Feeling slightly unwell or in low spirits.
She's been feeling a bit off-colour for a few days.
Often appears as...
- feel off colour
- look off colour
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Not of the right hue or colour.
The paint on the wall looked a shade off colour under the bright light.
Often appears as...
- look off colour
- apppear off colour
adjective
Of questionable taste or morality; not appropriate.
He cracked an off-colour joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- off-colour joke
- off-colour comment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Discomfort
Used when someone isn't very sick, but doesn't feel 100% well. It's subtle, not severe.
I think I'll skip the gym today—I'm a bit off colour.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Depressed
Doesn't mean very sad or depressed, but having a slightly low mood.
Sorry for the low energy today, I'm feeling off colour.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
Implies a temporary condition, not a long-term feeling or illness.
I've been a bit off colour since yesterday, but I should be fine by tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Discomfort
Used when someone isn't very sick, but doesn't feel 100% well. It's subtle, not severe.
I think I'll skip the gym today—I'm a bit off colour.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Depressed
Doesn't mean very sad or depressed, but having a slightly low mood.
Sorry for the low energy today, I'm feeling off colour.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
Implies a temporary condition, not a long-term feeling or illness.
I've been a bit off colour since yesterday, but I should be fine by tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Discomfort
Used when someone isn't very sick, but doesn't feel 100% well. It's subtle, not severe.
I think I'll skip the gym today—I'm a bit off colour.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Depressed
Doesn't mean very sad or depressed, but having a slightly low mood.
Sorry for the low energy today, I'm feeling off colour.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
Implies a temporary condition, not a long-term feeling or illness.
I've been a bit off colour since yesterday, but I should be fine by tomorrow.
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