blinkered — having a narrow or limited outlook; unwilling to consider other viewpoints
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a narrow or limited outlook; unwilling to consider other viewpoints
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblɪŋkərd/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's blinkered focus on profits led to terrible employee morale.
- My grandmother's blinkered belief that smartphones cause baldness is quite amusing.
- Don't be so blinkered - there are many ways to solve this problem!
blinkered
ADJECTIVE[/ˈblɪŋkərd/]
having a narrow or limited outlook; unwilling to consider other viewpoints
a stern executive sits with arms crossed, deliberately looking away from charts and data his colleagues are showing him. He keeps his gaze fixed on only one small document in front of him, ignoring everything else. His colleagues point to important graphs and alternative solutions spread across the table, trying to get his attention. The executive waves dismissively at their suggestions without even looking at them. Other team members exchange worried glances as valuable information gets completely ignored. someone having a narrow outlook and being unwilling to consider other viewpoints
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 'blinker,' the leather flaps placed beside a horse's eyes to prevent it from seeing sideways and getting distracted. The '-ed' suffix creates an adjective meaning 'having limited vision like a horse wearing blinkers.'
Breakdown
blinker (eye flap for horses) + -ed (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“The CEO's blinkered focus on profits led to terrible employee morale.”
“My grandmother's blinkered belief that smartphones cause baldness is quite amusing.”
“Don't be so blinkered - there are many ways to solve this problem!”
“His blinkered obsession with collecting rubber ducks made him ignore his wife's birthday.”
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