Obscure-eyed

Describing a person or animal whose vision is blurred, indistinct, or clouded, either physically or metaphorically. This can refer to a literal impairment of sight, where the eyes cannot clearly perceive details, or a figurative lack of awareness, understanding, or insight. The term suggests a diminished capacity to see, either visually or conceptually, resulting in a haziness or lack of focus in observation or comprehension. This 'obscurity' may stem from factors such as poor eyesight, dim lighting, emotional distress, or a deliberate withholding of clarity.

Obscure-eyed meaning with examples

• The old owl, its obscure-eyed gaze fixed on the distant field, struggled to discern the movement of the field mouse. Despite its efforts, the owl's aged eyesight made hunting difficult. Its sight, once sharp, was now obscured by time and wear, hindering its ability to secure a meal.
• Lost in the labyrinthine corridors of the castle, the knight, obscure-eyed with fatigue and the failing torchlight, stumbled blindly, unable to decipher the intricate carvings or discern any path forward. He was disoriented, with no direction, unable to see the path that lay ahead.
• The detective, obscure-eyed with suspicion, scrutinized the witness's evasive answers. He sensed a hidden truth, a deliberate obfuscation, a lack of clarity in the statements that made the witness’s testimony unclear. His vision of the truth felt unclear, and the suspect was obscure-eyed.
• Haunted by grief, the young woman's dreams became obscure-eyed, filled with fragmented memories and distorted images. Her waking thoughts, too, were unclear and clouded by the fog of sorrow, leaving her with no clarity of reality.