discolored

Example Sentences

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The food was often inedible, and the water was discolored.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

Nonfarmale’s transfer was deemed perfectly done, but discolored varnish was removed, holes and cracks were repaired, and, as is modern practice, restored areas were made congruent with the rest by delicate watercolor cross-hatching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

They focused on images of Trump’s swollen ankles, puffy face, unsteady gait and a bruised hand, which still appeared to be discolored during Tuesday’s Oval Office event.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

Most notably, in 2016, residents complained about discolored water pouring out of their faucets, with hues ranging from yellow to almost black.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

I wash my hands and my soppy sleeves, but they both remain discolored.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri