bloodshot

[bluhd-shot]

adjective

1. (of the eyes) red because of dilated blood vessels.

bloodshot

/ ˈblʌdˌʃɒt /

adjective

1. (of an eye) inflamed

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloodshot¹

1545–55; apocopated variant of blood-shotten. See blood, shotten

Example Sentences

Police said Cutler smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes and slurred his words.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the police, Cutler smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes and slurred his words.

From Los Angeles Times

He was struggling to stand, had a bloodshot eye and a bruise to his head.

From BBC

His face was cut and grazed all over and one of his eyes was severely bloodshot.

From BBC

Timberlake's arresting officers said that the "Cry Me A River" singer had "glassy and bloodshot" eyes and that "a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from" him.

From Salon