Bloodshot (adjective)

Having red, irritated eyes caused by broken or dilated blood vessels in the whites of the eyes.

Origin:

From the old english word blodscoten, which is a combination of the words blod (blood) and scoten (to shoot or scatter). the word has been in use since the 13th century.

Examples:

1. After a long night of partying, Maria woke up with bloodshot eyes.
2. The soldier returned from the battlefield with bloodshot eyes due to the exposure to smoke and dust.
3. The baby had bloodshot eyes and a fever, indicating an infection.
4. The man had been crying for hours and his eyes were now bloodshot.
5. The all-nighter studying session left the student with bloodshot eyes.