squint-eyed

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squint-eyed

She gave him a squint-eyed glance from across the room.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Affected by strabismus; having eyes that look in different directions: Describes a physiological condition where the eyes are misaligned and do not look at the same point simultaneously.
    • (Especially of glances) Directed to one side with doubt, suspicion, envy, or secrecy: Describes a sidelong, indirect, or furtive look, often implying a negative emotion or hidden intent.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective (Physical Condition):

    • The doctor diagnosed the child as squint-eyed and recommended corrective therapy.
    • In the portrait, the subject appears slightly squint-eyed.

  • Adjective (Manner of Looking):

    • He gave her a squint-eyed glance, unsure if he could trust her story.
    • She watched the negotiations with a squint-eyed look of envy.
Advanced Usage
  • Used figuratively to imply a skewed or prejudiced perspective:
    • His squint-eyed view of the proposal prevented him from seeing its true merits. (This suggests a biased or distorted viewpoint.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Squint (verb/noun): To look with the eyes partly closed or to have strabismus. The act of squinting.
    • He had to squint in the bright sunlight.
  • Squinter (noun): A person who squints.
  • Cross-eyed (adjective): A more common informal synonym specifically for the condition where the eyes turn inward.
Synonyms
  • Strabismic (adj): Medical term for having strabismus.
  • Sidelong (adj/adv): (Of a look) directed from the side; indirect.
  • Askance (adv): With a side glance; with suspicion or disapproval.
  • Leering (adj): Looking in an unpleasant, malicious, or lustful way.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • Look askance at: To view with suspicion or disapproval.
    • The board looked askance at the unconventional proposal.
  • To give someone the side-eye: (Modern, informal idiom) To look at someone with suspicion, contempt, or disapproval, often covertly.
    • She gave him the side-eye when he made that outrageous claim.
squint-eyed

She gave him a squint-eyed glance from across the room.

Adjective
  1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
    • her eyes with their misted askance look- Elizabeth Bowen
    • sidelong glances
  2. affected by strabismus

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