off-colored

ˈɔːf ˈkʌlərd
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Translation of off-colored into German

Adjective

1.

behavior

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slightly indecent or improper
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  • He made an off-colored joke that made everyone uncomfortable.Er machte einen anstößigen Witz, der alle unbehaglich machte.
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impure color

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having a color that is not pure
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  • The painting had an off-colored background that looked strange.Das Gemälde hatte einen unreinen Farb Hintergrund, der seltsam aussah.
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Synonyms and analogies of off-colored in English

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.

Translations of "off-colored" in Context ordered by category and frequency

unrein gefärbten

The off-colored tiles in the bathroom made it feel outdated and uninviting.

Die unrein gefärbten Fliesen im Badezimmer ließen es veraltet und unansehnlich wirken.

He was embarrassed by his off-colored shoelaces while attending the formal event.

Er schämte sich wegen seiner unrein gefärbten Schnürsenkel bei der formellen Veranstaltung.

The carpet had an off-colored stain that could not be removed.

Der Teppich hatte einen unrein gefärbten Fleck, der nicht entfernt werden konnte.

The artist's choice of off-colored paint surprised many critics at the gallery.

Die Wahl der unrein gefärbten Farbe des Künstlers überraschte viele Kritiker auf der Ausstellung.

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Other translations for off-colored:

  • verfärbtadj.
  • anstößigadj.
  • unanständigadj.
  • anzüglicher

off-colored: Examples and translations in context

The artist painted with an off-colored palette to evoke a sense of unease.

Der Künstler malte mit einer unrein gefärbten Palette, um ein Gefühl der Unbehaglichkeit zu erzeugen.

The vase had an off-colored hue, making it look somewhat odd against the backdrop.

Die Vase hatte einen unrein gefärbten Ton, der sie etwas merkwürdig vor dem Hintergrund erscheinen ließ.

I noticed the off-colored leaves on the plant, indicating it might be unhealthy.

Mir fielen die unrein gefärbten Blätter an der Pflanze auf, was darauf hindeutet, dass sie krank sein könnte.

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