Sallow
/ˈsæləʊ/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unhealthy Skin
Sallow as an adjective often suggests poor health or lack of sunlight.
After months indoors, her complexion turned sallow.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'sallow' to describe someone may imply a negative judgement about their appearance.
The sallow skin made the patient seem more ill.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Flattering
Sallow isn't a compliment; avoid using it to describe someone’s skin in polite conversation.
He didn't realize that calling her skin sallow would offend her.
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