squinting

Partially closing eyes

Squinting is partially closing the eyes, either to see more clearly in bright light or to focus on something distant or unclear: She stood squinting into the sun.

People also squint when suspicious or skeptical, narrowing their eyes as if scrutinizing something: He squinted at the contract before signing.

light

sun

Earth's primary star

shadow · sunglasses · visor · shielding · dazzle · crow's feet · harsh light · midday · reflection · snow blindness

vision

blurry

Indistinct, lacking definition

  • eyestrainOverworked vision discomfort
  • glareFierce stare or brightness
  • focusConcentrated attention point

nearsighted · farsighted · myopia · astigmatism · presbyopia · glasses · contacts · corrective · reading glasses · bifocals

expression

suspicious

Inclined to distrust

disapproving · scrutinizing · peering · sizing up · distrustful · menacing · Clint Eastwood · side-eye · narrowed eyes · glowering

reading

fine print

Miniature contractual text

poor lighting · menu · label · instructions · magnifying glass · peering · deciphering

Categories
Opposites
eye aperture

squintingwide-eyed

Showing naive amazement

eyes wide open · open-eyed · open · wide open · staring

visual clarity/effort

squintingclear-sighted

Having sharp judgment

sharp-eyed · eagle-eyed · peering

facial expression/attitude

squintingwide-eyed

Showing naive amazement

bright-eyed · trusting · receptive · open-faced · alert

Family

squintier

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