affected by strabismus
Used in a Sentence
squint-eyed
How to use squint-eyed in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for squint-eyed.
Editorial note
"My son watched the production with silent, squint-eyed attention.
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Quick take
affected by strabismus
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of squint-eyed gathered in one view.
(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"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for squint-eyed.
adjective
affected by strabismus
adjective
(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"
See also: askance, askant, asquint, squint, squinty, sidelong
Example sentences
"My son watched the production with silent, squint-eyed attention.
"A tall, bald fifty-four-year-old"... "met a striking dark-haired computer geek"... "her friend was short, swarthy, and squint-eyed".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use squint-eyed in a sentence?
"My son watched the production with silent, squint-eyed attention.
What does squint-eyed mean?
affected by strabismus
What part of speech is squint-eyed?
squint-eyed is commonly used as adjective.