blinkered

blink·ered

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bling-kerd]
- /ˈblɪŋ kərd/
- /ˈblɪŋ.kəd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bling-kerd]
- /ˈblɪŋ kərd/

Definitions of blinkered word

adjective blinkered A blinkered view, attitude, or approach is narrow and does not take into account other people's opinions. A blinkered person has this kind of attitude. 3
adjective blinkered considering only a narrow point of view 3
adjective blinkered (of a horse) wearing blinkers 3
adjective blinkered narrow-minded and subjective; unwilling to understand another viewpoint. 1
adjective blinkered having blinkers on; fitted with blinkers. 1
noun blinkered a device for flashing light signals. 1

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Origin of blinkered

First appearance:

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1630-40; blink + -er1

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Parts of speech for Blinkered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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blinkered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for blinkered

adjective blinkered

insular — of or relating to an island or islands: insular possessions.
intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.

All 2 Synonyms of blinkered