discolored
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈkʌləd/
KK: /dɪsˈkʌlərd/
adjective
Definition
Having lost its original color or changed to a different color, often in a way that is undesirable or unattractive.
Example
The old photograph had become discolored over the years due to exposure to sunlight.
Conversation
Have you seen that old painting in the living room?
Yeah, it looks a bit discolored compared to the others.
I think it might need some restoration to bring back its color.
Definitely! It used to be so vibrant before it faded.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stained
faded
tinted
Antonyms
vibrant
clear
bright
verb
Definition
To change color, often becoming less bright or losing its original hue.
Example
The white shirt discolored after being washed with a red garment.
Tense Forms
Past: discolored
Past Participle: discolored
Conversation
Did you notice how the painting has discolored over time?
Yeah, I saw that! It used to be so vibrant.
I think the sunlight really discolored it.
Root Explanation
Discolored → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "colored" (from the Latin "color" meaning hue or tint). The word "discolored" means to have lost its original color or to have its color changed in a way that is undesirable.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has lost its original hue or tint ('colored') and is now 'apart' from its original appearance ('dis-'). This helps you remember that discolored means something has changed color, often for the worse.
Visually Confused Words
undiscolored
bicolored
diversicolored
colored
unicolored
tricolored