single-eyed
Having one eye
Single-eyed means having only one eye, whether literally or figuratively.
The figurative sense dominates: single-eyed devotion or focus suggests undivided attention, seeing only one thing clearly without distraction.
She pursued her goal with single-eyed determination.
The word carries connotations of purity of purpose, sometimes to the point of tunnel vision.
Obsessively attached or focused
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- intentPlanned purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- laser-focusedExtremely concentrated attention
obsessive · determined · resolute · dedicated · persistent · tenacious · steadfast · blinkered
One-eyed giant of myth
- OdysseyEpic of homecoming
- HomerAncient Greek epic composer
- cyclopsSingle-eyed mythical titan
- mythologyBody of traditional tales
giant · monster · Greek · mythical · legend · epic · Homeric · ancient
fixated
Obsessively attached or focused
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- intentPlanned purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
laser-focused · obsessive · determined · resolute · dedicated · persistent · tenacious · steadfast · blinkered · narrow
Polyphemus
One-eyed giant of myth
mythology · giant · monster · Greek · mythical · legend · epic · Homeric · ancient · antiquity
monocle
Single-lens eyeglass
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- eyepieceLens you look through
- telescopeInstrument magnifying faraway objects
scope · optics · viewfinder · sight · spyglass · periscope · binocular · ocular · magnification
cyclops
Single-eyed mythical titan