Squint

To squint means to partially close the eyes in order to see more clearly or to protect them from bright light or a strong glare. This action can also express suspicion, distrust, or disapproval. The term can refer to an involuntary action due to light sensitivity or a deliberate act of focusing. It can be associated with visual impairment such as strabismus (crossed eyes). Furthermore, 'squint' can figuratively describe looking at something with a critical or discerning eye, as in examining a problem closely or assessing a situation skeptically.

Squint meaning with examples

• The sun was incredibly bright, so she had to squint to see the horizon. Her eyes watered slightly, but she continued to observe the distant sailboats bobbing on the water.
• He squinted at the small print on the contract, straining to make out the tiny clauses hidden at the bottom of the page. Even with his glasses on, he was having trouble.
• With a squint of disapproval, the detective studied the crime scene photos, searching for inconsistencies that would reveal the truth behind the elaborate deception.
• The comedian’s squint and raised eyebrow conveyed his subtle sarcasm at the outrageous claims made by the politician during the press conference.
• The elderly woman found herself squinting at the letters in her mail; the print was so small. She had grown older and weaker.
• His squint gave a look of suspicion whenever he met strangers.
• He kept squinting at the screen because of the bright and blurry pixelated pictures.
• The cat gave me a squint with an indifferent look.
• As a child, she would squint if there was a dark room and someone turned on a bright light.
• She squinted to keep out the sunlight.