squinty
Eyes nearly shut
Squinty describes eyes that are partially closed or narrowed, whether from bright light, poor vision, or suspicion.
It can characterize a person's habitual expression or a particular look: He gave me a squinty glare.
The word sometimes carries unflattering connotations, suggesting someone looks shifty or is straining to see.
Studying something with concentration
- examiningInspecting with care
- inspectingExamining closely for flaws
- studyingDeliberate learning effort
- analyzingExamining in detail
observing · probing · focused · intent · concentrated · attentive · searching · assessing
Narrow elongated opening
- constrictedMade narrower by pressure
- tightenedMade more secure
- pinchedStole or squeezed tightly
- contractedReduced in size
compressed · squeezed · tapered · half-closed · crinkled · puckered · scrunched · wrinkled
Poor distance vision
- myopicUnable to see far
- farsightedAnticipating future needs
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- blurryIndistinct, lacking definition
unfocused · straining · struggling · bespectacled · glasses · corrective · focusing · reading
Fierce stare or brightness
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- blindingPainfully intense light
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
shielding · shade · visor · sunglasses · glaring · harsh · piercing · brilliant
Inclined to distrust
- waryGuardedly alert
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- skepticalInclined to question claims
leery · mistrustful · guarded · cynical · doubtful · questioning · disbelieving · incredulous
Twisted expression of displeasure
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
- glowerStare with displeasure
- sneerScornful expression
disapproval · disdain · contempt · annoyance · displeasure · irritation · disgruntlement · hostility
peering
Studying something with concentration
- examiningInspecting with care
- inspectingExamining closely for flaws
- studyingDeliberate learning effort
analyzing · observing · probing · focused · intent · concentrated · attentive · searching · assessing · evaluating
slit
Narrow elongated opening
- constrictedMade narrower by pressure
- tightenedMade more secure
- pinchedStole or squeezed tightly
contracted · compressed · squeezed · tapered · half-closed · crinkled · puckered · scrunched · wrinkled · crow's-feet
nearsighted
Poor distance vision
- myopicUnable to see far
- farsightedAnticipating future needs
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
blurry · unfocused · straining · struggling · bespectacled · glasses · corrective · focusing · reading · dim
glare
Fierce stare or brightness
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- blindingPainfully intense light
dazzling · shielding · shade · visor · sunglasses · glaring · harsh · piercing · brilliant · intense
suspicious
Inclined to distrust
- waryGuardedly alert
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
skeptical · leery · mistrustful · guarded · cynical · doubtful · questioning · disbelieving · incredulous · apprehensive
grimace
Twisted expression of displeasure
sneer · disapproval · disdain · contempt · annoyance · displeasure · irritation · disgruntlement · hostility · resentment
- eye adjectivesblue, brown, green, gray, hazel
- eyesblue eyes, brown eyes, green eyes, hazel eyes, amber eyes
- Facesround, oval, long, thin, full
squintywide-eyed
Showing naive amazement
wide-open · open-eyed · goggle-eyed · bug-eyed · saucer-eyed
squintydirect
Undeviating or to guide
clear-eyed · bright-eyed · sharp-eyed · keen-eyed · alert
- eye squintPartially closing the eyelids