Sallow

usgb/ˈsæləʊ/
adjective

A skin color that is yellowish, unhealthy-looking.

She noticed that his face was sallow and he looked unwell.
Visual representation of "sallow" - A skin color that is yellowish, unhealthy-looking.
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Unhealthy Skin

Sallow as an adjective often suggests poor health or lack of sunlight.

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After months indoors, her complexion turned sallow.
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Negative Connotation

Using 'sallow' to describe someone may imply a negative judgement about their appearance.

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The sallow skin made the patient seem more ill.
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Not Flattering

Sallow isn't a compliment; avoid using it to describe someone’s skin in polite conversation.

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He didn't realize that calling her skin sallow would offend her.
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