Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cross-eyed
Adjective
/ˈkrɔːs.aɪd/
Definition
A condition where a person’s eyes are not properly aligned and focus on different points, causing them to appear misaligned or turned towards the nose.
Examples
- He has been cross-eyed since childhood and often wears glasses to help with his vision.
- The cross-eyed cat struggled to catch the toy because of its misaligned focus.
- During her performance, she played a humorous character who was comically cross-eyed.
Meaning
Cross-eyed refers to a visual condition where the eyes deviate inward, leading to difficulties in coordinating vision and depth perception.
Synonyms
- Strabismic
- Squinting
- Crossed
