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squint-eyed

/ˈskwɪnt.aɪd/

Перевод: Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который косит или смотрит прищуренными глазами, часто подразумевающее подозрительность или взгляд искоса.

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adjective

/ˈskwɪnt.aɪd/formalустаревшее
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который косит или смотрит прищуренными глазами, часто подразумевающее подозрительность или взгляд искоса.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who has a squint or looks with narrowed eyes, often implying suspicion or a sideways glance.

  1. Affected by strabismusC1formal

    Having eyes that do not align properly; cross-eyed or having a squint.

    ruКосоглазый

    • The old man was squint-eyed, a condition he had since birth.
    • The doctor diagnosed the child as squint-eyed and recommended treatment.
    • In the portrait, the subject appears slightly squint-eyed.

    Синонимыboss-eyedcross-eyed

  2. Suspicious or envious lookC2formalbritish

    Describing a glance that is directed sideways, often expressing doubt, suspicion, or envy.

    ruПодозрительный или завистливый взгляд

    • She gave him a squint-eyed look, doubting his every word.
    • The squint-eyed glances from the competitors made him uncomfortable.
    • He watched the newcomer with a squint-eyed expression of envy.

    Синонимыaskancedistrustfulenviousjealousleerymistrustfulsuspiciouswary

Формы
  • more squint-eyed comparative form
  • most squint-eyed superlative form