blinders
noun/ˈblaɪndərz/
Frequency rank: #17,068 most common English word
Meaning
coverings placed beside a horse's eyes to limit its vision, or figuratively a narrow focus that prevents seeing the broader situation.
Example sentence
He was so focused on his goal that he had blinders on and ignored every distraction around him.
Synonyms & related words
- blinkers
- narrowness
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