NOUN
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
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a bad reputation
his behavior gave the whole family a black eye - a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
How To Use black eye In A Sentence
- I put on black eyeliner, mascara, red eye shadow with black tints towards the edges of my eyes, and ruby colored lipstick.
- Its markings were unmistakeable, as were the large, soulless, jet black eyes.
- His dark hair lay cropped close to his head like a monk's tonsure and his small black eyes sat deep within their sockets like tiny pieces of coal buried in a lump of snow.
- Its bright black eyes were alert and watching, ready to upbraid or condemn or love, same as any capable adult thing. WICKED: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST
- He turns me around, jerking my chin up to look into his dead, black eyes.
- She was unlike him in every way except for her coal black eyes.
- Then, Antoine took care of the minor injuries like black eyes, grazes and cuts.
- Her black eyes were unfocused, her other hand absent-mindedly fondling the pocketed switchblade.
- To make eyes look instantly wider use a little black eyeliner just above your upper lash line and blend in.
- Her somnolent black eyes and tenderly pursed pink lips intrude upon the eggshell delicacy of her face with the most delicate affection.