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blinkered

 

[ ˈblɪŋkərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

limited perspective

Blinkered refers to having a limited or narrow perspective, often leading to a refusal to consider other viewpoints or ideas. It originates from the term 'blinker,' which describes a device used on horses to restrict their vision, thereby preventing them from being distracted by their surroundings.

Synonyms

insular, myopic, narrow, narrow-minded

Examples of usage

  • His blinkered approach to the problem hindered potential solutions.
  • She seemed blinkered in her views about climate change.
  • The blinkered leaders ignored the advice of experts.

Translations

Translations of the word "blinkered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cercado

🇮🇳 सीमित

🇩🇪 beschränkt

🇮🇩 terbatas

🇺🇦 обмежений

🇵🇱 ograniczony

🇯🇵 視野の狭い

🇫🇷 borné

🇪🇸 limitado

🇹🇷 sınırlı

🇰🇷 제한된

🇸🇦 محدود

🇨🇿 omezený

🇸🇰 obmedzený

🇨🇳 有限的

🇸🇮 omejen

🇮🇸 takmarkaður

🇰🇿 шектеулі

🇬🇪 შეზღუდული

🇦🇿 məhdud

🇲🇽 limitado

Etymology

The term 'blinkered' comes from the noun 'blinker,' which was originally a term for a type of hood used on horses to prevent them from looking sideways at distractions. This device helped to keep horses focused on the path ahead, which is where the metaphorical usage of 'blinkered' comes into play. It began to be used figuratively in the 19th century to describe an individual who is not open to different opinions or ideas, leading to a restricted way of thinking. The word reflects an attitude of stubbornness and a lack of willingness to explore beyond one’s own established beliefs, encapsulating the idea of mental 'blinders' that limit one's view and understanding.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,478, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.