small-eyed

Having tiny peepers

Small-eyed describes having eyes that are notably small, whether in absolute terms or relative to the face or head.

The term appears in zoological names for various species, such as the small-eyed ray or small-eyed snake.

When applied to people, it can be purely descriptive but has historically carried negative connotations, sometimes used disparagingly to suggest untrustworthiness or cunning.

The small-eyed fish lurked near the bottom of the tank.

squinting

narrow

Of small width

peepy · slitted · half-closed · beady · pinched · scrunched · crinkled · puckered · pinpoint

suspicious

wary

Guardedly alert

mistrustful · watchful · leery · doubtful · circumspect · cagey · calculating

unassuming

modest

Lacking in pretension

  • demureModestly reserved in manner
  • meekHumbly unassertive
  • shyReserved and retiring

timid · bashful · retiring · inconspicuous · unobtrusive · understated · humble · unpretentious · self-effacing

Opposites
eye size/appearance

small-eyedwide-eyed

Showing naive amazement

doe-eyed · bug-eyed · pop-eyed · saucer-eyed · goggle-eyed

gaze quality/expression

small-eyedopen-eyed

Aware and observant

staring · bright-eyed · clear-eyed · eagle-eyed

Family

eye, small, smaller, smallest, eyesight, eyed, smallness, smallish, smalls

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G