Monochromatic-eyed

Describing an individual, or sometimes an animal or fictional being, whose eyes perceive a limited spectrum of color, typically lacking the ability to distinguish between certain hues, effectively seeing the world in shades of a single color or in grayscale. This condition can be a result of genetic factors, physical abnormalities, or, in fictional contexts, artistic or stylistic choices to emphasize other sensory details or character traits. It signifies a visual experience drastically different from trichromatic vision, the standard human ability to see a wide range of colors.

Monochromatic-eyed meaning with examples

• The artist, depicting a dystopian future, painted the protagonist with monochromatic-eyed features, alluding to a world devoid of vibrant experiences, where only shadows and subtle variations of grey were acknowledged. This stylistic choice was meant to contrast with the colourful, chaotic world prior.
• In the science fiction novel, the alien species was described as monochromatic-eyed, their perception of the universe limited to specific wavelengths of light, forcing their reliance on other senses to navigate and interpret their environment; especially the use of echolocation.
• Despite the initial shock of seeing him, the detective's assessment of the suspect was that he was a person who could see only a small number of shades; he made a note of the 'monochromatic-eyed' man's physical features, and how they would be critical for his eventual apprehension.
• The creature from the horror story, described by survivors as monochromatic-eyed, stalked its prey through the dark corridors, the lack of colour vision enhancing its night vision and making it an impossible threat in the shadows; the monster’s limited color vision enhanced its night vision.