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Off-Colour

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to something that is not appropriate, offensive, or in poor taste.

Usage:

1. He told an off-colour joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
2. The comedian's off-colour remarks caused controversy at the show.

Sentence: Her off-colour comment about his outfit spoiled the mood of the party.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Describing someone who looks pale or sickly.

Usage:

1. After being ill for weeks, she had an off-colour complexion.
2. The toddler's off-colour appearance made his parents worry.

Sentence: The doctors discovered that her off-colour skin was due to anemia.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: Referring to a performance or behavior that is not up to the usual standard.

Usage:

1. The team played off-colour in the match and lost.
2. She sang off-colour at the concert because she was feeling unwell.

Sentence: Despite his off-colour acting, he managed to deliver a compelling performance.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: An inappropriate or offensive remark or joke.

Usage:

1. He couldn't resist making an off-colour during the meeting, which angered his colleagues.
2. Her off-colour resulted in her being asked to leave the comedy club.

Sentence: The politician's off-colour caused a public outcry.