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squint-eyed

squint-eyed

8.2
Having eyes that do not look in the same direction
  • adjective
  • /ˈskwɪntˌaɪd/
translation icon : estrábico
  • The artist depicted the character as squint-eyed to emphasize his unique appearance.

Examples

  • She noticed the squint-eyed cat watching her from the shadows.

  • The squint-eyed boy struggled to focus on the board.

  • She felt self-conscious about her squint-eyed look, especially in photographs.

  • Some people are born squint-eyed and may choose corrective surgery.

  • The artist's paintings often featured a squint-eyed character, symbolizing confusion and perspective.

  • Despite his charming personality, the squint-eyed man made everyone feel uneasy during the meeting.

  • The old photograph revealed a squint-eyed child, whose gaze seemed to reflect a world of wonder.

Synonyms

cross-eyed
vssquint-eyed
3 6.3

Eyes that turn inward toward the nose

is broader covering any misalignment not only inward turning
walleyed
vssquint-eyed
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Having eyes that turn outward and look in different directions

is the general term for misalignment not limited to outward turning
skew-eyed
vssquint-eyed
9.3

A person who has eyes that look in different directions

is the same meaning but a different wording
strabismic
vssquint-eyed
  • Specialized
9.7

Having one eye that does not look in the same direction as the other eye

is the common descriptive adjective rather than the medical term
boss-eyed
vssquint-eyed
  • UK
9.9

Having eyes that look in different directions

is the neutral descriptive adjective rather than an informal regional term

Surface Forms

squint-eyed positive

Morphology

squint-eyed = squint-eye (semi-transparent) = squint + eye + ed

While the components 'squint' and 'eye' are clear, the specific meaning related to strabismus is not immediately obvious.

Etymology

Squint-eyed comes from the common word squint, which means 'to look with the eyes turned or partly closed'. So squint-eyed describes having eyes that do not look in the same direction.