bloodshot

/ˈblʌdʃɒt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having eyes that have become red, typically due to fatigue, illness, or crying.

“After a long night, her eyes looked bloodshot and tired.”

2. noun

a red spot in the white of the eye, caused by an injury or by fatigue.

“The doctor examined the patient’s bloodshot, which was swollen and painful.”

Synonyms

  • blood-encrusted
  • inflamed
  • red-eyed

Antonyms

  • bright-eyed
  • clear-eyed
  • clear-sighted