squint-eyed

Eyes nearly shut

Squint-eyed describes eyes that are narrowed or partially closed, whether from bright light, suspicion, or habitual expression.

It can also mean having a squint—eyes that don't align properly.

Figuratively, squint-eyed suggests a suspicious or disapproving attitude: He gave a squint-eyed look at the proposal.

strabismus

amblyopia

Reduced vision, one eye

prism · vision therapy · ophthalmologist · binocular vision · convergence · ocular · corrective lenses · visual acuity · deviation

suspicious

sidelong

Directed to one side

leery · guarded · watchful · dubious · mistrustful · skeptical · doubtful · questioning · disbelieving · incredulous

scrutinizing

peering

Studying something with concentration

analyzing · assessing · evaluating · observing · probing · penetrating · searching · intent · focused · concentrated

glare

bright light

shielding · shade · brightness · harsh light · reflection · sunny · midday · visor

Opposites
eye opening/gaze width

squint-eyedwide-eyed

Showing naive amazement

open-eyed · bug-eyed · goggle-eyed · saucer-eyed · pop-eyed

gaze directness

squint-eyeddirect

Undeviating or to guide

frank · forthright · clear-eyed · open-eyed · open

visual clarity/perception

squint-eyedclear-sighted

Having sharp judgment

sharp-eyed · keen-eyed · clear-eyed · eagle-eyed · hawk-eyed

Family

eyesight, eyed, squint, squinting, cockeyed, squinty, squints, walleyed, cross-eyed

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