Used in a Sentence

discolored

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for discolored.

Editorial note

It was not dyed - the fibers that are discolored are discolored only on one side.

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Quick take

Deprived of color, or given the wrong color; pale, stained.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of discolored gathered in one view.

adjective

Deprived of color, or given the wrong color; pale, stained.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for discolored.

adjective

Deprived of color, or given the wrong color; pale, stained.

Example sentences

1

It was not dyed - the fibers that are discolored are discolored only on one side.

2

Whether on VMS, or notice to mariners, or whatever, what they had was a report of discolored water.

3

It's all fun until you want to sell the machine and the stickers discolored the case.

4

After 2-3 years, unless it's Apple, usually the battery is shot, the hinges are worn out and the plastic body next to the touchpad is as discolored as the keyboard is.

5

A '74 Herbert book is a touch discolored but has no problems at all.

6

At this point my ear was swollen, discolored, and had some scalpel cuts.

7

The iPhone 3G/3GS had a plastic back that scratched, chipped, cracked and was known to develop discolored stress marks - and people complained.

8

The immense heat and light from the detonation burned/discolored the stones, but not in the shadow of the person sitting on the steps.

9

Little discolored squares appear and flicker and dance, eventually she hard locks.

10

He then walked over and ran his finger over the discolored patch.

11

I don't see a lot of paint discoloration, and a label of some kind is not charred or much discolored.

12

What usually happens is the carbon gets discolored from the heat but not much worse unless it's directly touching, but that's another can of worms.

Quote examples

1

If I wore my most comfortable frayed, discolored, "liberal" clothes I'd feel lots more creative but would fear for my job.

2

Makes me wonder if there will be a "thirty years discolored" version as well, if you want to print a piece to replace something broken...

3

> Makes me wonder if there will be a "thirty years discolored" version as well, if you want to print a piece to replace something broken...

4

> Over time, original Macintosh plastics have become brittle and discolored with age, so matching the "original" color can be a somewhat challenging and subjective experience.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use discolored in a sentence?

It was not dyed - the fibers that are discolored are discolored only on one side.

What does discolored mean?

Deprived of color, or given the wrong color; pale, stained.

What part of speech is discolored?

discolored is commonly used as adjective.