Squinting

Squinting is the act of partially closing one's eyes, typically due to bright light, difficulty seeing, or an attempt to focus. It involves a narrowing of the eyelids, reducing the amount of light entering the eye and thus, improving clarity under certain conditions. It can be a temporary reaction to external stimuli or a symptom of a visual problem. Habitual Squinting can sometimes indicate underlying issues such as refractive errors. Often it is combined with a furrowing of the brow. The severity of the squint will depend on the intensity of the light or the degree of visual impairment. It is a natural human response with a spectrum of uses, from casual sun protection to diagnostic indicators.

Squinting meaning with examples

• The sudden glare of the sun on the snow caused me to start Squinting, trying to make out the path ahead. Everything became distorted as the glare changed, creating a visual strain. I had to pause and let my eyes adjust to the light. I was left temporarily blinded by the brightness of the snow.
• He squinted at the distant figure on the horizon, trying to determine if it was a ship. The rising heat shimmered and distorted the view, making it even harder to tell. Even while I was Squinting, it was impossible to see what was there. The sun was directly in my eyes.
• Reading the fine print on the prescription bottle required me to squint, as my eyesight wasn't what it used to be. I brought the bottle closer and squinted with effort and intensity. I was unable to focus clearly, the details were blurring. Even with my glasses, it was difficult.
• The detective squinted at the blurry security footage, hoping to identify the suspect. She leaned forward, focusing all her energy. She replayed the tape and squinted as the grainy images flickered. The details remained evasive.
• She was constantly Squinting, even indoors, suggesting a potential vision problem. We watched her as she squinted at a clock on the wall. I saw her also Squinting at a laptop screen. Her habits indicated a problem with her eyes.