greyskin

/ˈgreɪskɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a person, usually a member of a group of people with pale or unhealthy skin, often associated with a lack of sunlight or other environmental factors

“The doctor warned the greyskin to increase his vitamin D intake to prevent further health complications.”

2. noun

a person with pale or unhealthy skin, often used to describe a person with a condition that affects their skin tone

“After the accident, the greyskin had to undergo several surgeries to repair the damage to her skin.”

3. verb

to cause someone’s skin to become pale or unhealthy, often due to a lack of sunlight or other environmental factors

“The greyskinning effect of the medication caused the patient to experience a range of side effects.”

Synonyms

  • paleface
  • sallow

Antonyms

  • bronzed
  • sun-kissed