single-eyed

single-eyed

A determined athlete has a single-eyed focus on the finish line.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having only one eye: "single-eyed" describes a person or animal that possesses or uses only one eye, either due to loss, injury, or natural condition.
    • Single-minded or focused: "single-eyed" can also mean having a single, unwavering purpose or goal; being entirely devoted to one aim without distraction.
Usage Examples

  • Literal meaning:

    • The single-eyed pirate wore a black patch over his missing eye. (The pirate had only one functioning eye.)
    • A single-eyed cyclops is a creature from mythology. (A mythical being with one eye.)

  • Figurative meaning:

    • Her single-eyed dedication to her studies earned her top marks. (Her unwavering focus on her studies.)
    • He pursued his dream with single-eyed determination. (He was completely committed to his goal.)
Advanced Usage

  • "single-eyed view": a perspective that is narrow or focused exclusively on one aspect.

    • The manager's single-eyed view of profits ignored employee well-being. (The manager focused only on financial gain.)

  • "single-eyed effort": an attempt made with complete concentration and effort.

    • The team made a single-eyed effort to win the championship. (They gave their full, undivided attention.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Single-eyedness (noun): the quality of having only one eye or being single-minded.

    • His single-eyedness in business led to great success. (His focused approach.)

  • Single-eye (adj): a less common variant meaning the same as "single-eyed."

Synonyms
  • One-eyed: having only one eye (literal).
  • Focused: concentrated on a single objective (figurative).
  • Unwavering: steady and resolute in purpose.
  • Determined: having a strong commitment to a goal.
Related Idioms

  • With a single eye: with undivided attention or purpose.

    • She worked with a single eye to finishing the project on time. (She focused solely on completion.)

  • Keep a single eye on: to watch or monitor closely with exclusive attention.

    • He kept a single eye on the clock, waiting for the meeting to end. (He focused only on the time.)
Phrasal Verbs (None directly associated with "single-eyed")
  • No common phrasal verbs use "single-eyed"; the adjective is typically used as a modifier for nouns.