off-colored US
ˈɔːf ˈkʌlərd
See also: off-colour (UK)
Definition

Definition of off-colored - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
behaviorUSslightly indecent or improperUS
  • He made an off-colored joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
risqué suggestive
2.
impure colorUShaving a color that is not pureUS
  • The painting had an off-colored background that looked strange.
discolored tainted
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Origin of off-colored

English, off (not) + color (hue)

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diesel fuel colored red for off-road or untaxed use

Examples of off-colored in a sentence

  • She avoided off-colored comments during the meeting.
  • The fabric was off-colored after washing.
  • His shirt had an off-colored stain.

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  1. French:indécent, décoloré, ...
  2. German:anstößig, verfärbt, ...
  3. Italian:sconcio, scolorito, ...
  4. Spanish:subido de tono, desvaído, ...
  5. Portuguese:impróprio, desbotado, ...
  6. Chinese:低俗的, 颜色不纯的, ...
  7. Japanese:下品な, くすんだ, ...
  8. Arabic:خادِش لِلْحَيَاءِ, غَيْر نَقِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּס, דָּהוּי, ...
  10. Russian:непристойный, грязноватый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:непристойний, нечистий колір, ...
  12. Hindi:अश्लील, मलिन, ...
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