How Do You Spell BLINKERED?

Pronunciation: [blˈɪŋkəd] (IPA)

Blinkered is a word that means having a narrow or limited outlook. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈblɪŋkərd/. The "bl" in blinkered is pronounced with a bilabial plosive, and the "nk" is pronounced with a voiced velar nasal sound. The "er" in blinkered is pronounced with a schwa sound, and the emphasized syllable is the "kə". The spelling of blinkered may seem unusual, but it is a result of the word's etymology and the shifts in pronunciation that occur over time.

BLINKERED Meaning and Definition

1. Blinkered is an adjective that describes someone or something as being narrow-minded, limited in perspective, or having a limited understanding of a particular situation or topic. It often refers to an individual's inability or unwillingness to consider alternative viewpoints or possibilities. This term dates back to the early 19th century, deriving its meaning from the literal use of blinkers – a type of eye shielding device used on horses to restrict their field of vision and keep them focused solely on what is ahead.

   A person who is blinkered may display a strong bias or prejudice, disregarding any evidence or arguments that contradict their own beliefs or opinions. They may only consider information that supports their preconceived ideas, disregarding contrary evidence that could challenge their views. This narrow-mindedness can hinder growth and prevent constructive conversations or problem-solving.

   When used to describe a situation or group, "blinkered" suggests a lack of awareness or perspective due to a limited range of information or experiences. This term may be applied to various contexts such as politics, social issues, and personal relationships. It highlights the importance of open-mindedness, the ability to consider multiple perspectives and the value of balanced and rational thinking.

Common Misspellings for BLINKERED

• blankened
• blakered
• blinkerd
• blinkeed
• blinkared
• blinkereds
• blenkered
• blenkkered
• blinkerid
• Blinkyrd

Etymology of BLINKERED

The word "blinkered" is derived from the noun "blinkers", which refers to a pair of small pieces of leather or plastic attached to a horse's bridle, restricting its lateral vision. These blinkers have a peculiar design that allows the horse to see only straight ahead while blocking its peripheral vision.

This concept of limiting vision or having a narrow focus serves as the basis for the figurative meaning of "blinkered" used to describe someone who has a narrow perspective, is closed-minded, or lacks awareness of alternative viewpoints. The term has been in use since the 19th century and is derived from the action of restricting vision with blinkers.

Similar spelling words for BLINKERED

• Blankenship,
• Blanche,
• blowing,
• blueing,
• blanke,
• blanket,
• blankenburg,
• blinks,
• blinker,
• blanched,
• Blanck,
• blanket jam.

Conjugate verb Blinkered

CONDITIONAL

I would blinker

we would blinker

you would blinker

he/she/it would blinker

they would blinker

FUTURE

I will blinker

we will blinker

you will blinker

he/she/it will blinker

they will blinker

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blinkered

we will have blinkered

you will have blinkered

he/she/it will have blinkered

they will have blinkered

PAST

I blinkered

we blinkered

you blinkered

he/she/it blinkered

they blinkered

PAST PERFECT

I had blinkered

we had blinkered

you had blinkered

he/she/it had blinkered

they had blinkered

PRESENT

I blinker

we blinker

you blinker

he/she/it blinkers

they blinker

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blinkered

we have blinkered

you have blinkered

he/she/it has blinkered

they have blinkered

I am blinkering

we are blinkering

you are blinkering

he/she/it is blinkering

they are blinkering

I was blinkering

we were blinkering

you were blinkering

he/she/it was blinkering

they were blinkering

I will be blinkering

we will be blinkering

you will be blinkering

he/she/it will be blinkering

they will be blinkering

I have been blinkering

we have been blinkering

you have been blinkering

he/she/it has been blinkering

they have been blinkering

I had been blinkering

we had been blinkering

you had been blinkering

he/she/it had been blinkering

they had been blinkering

I will have been blinkering

we will have been blinkering

you will have been blinkering

he/she/it will have been blinkering

they will have been blinkering

I would have blinkered

we would have blinkered

you would have blinkered

he/she/it would have blinkered

they would have blinkered

I would be blinkering

we would be blinkering

you would be blinkering

he/she/it would be blinkering

they would be blinkering

I would have been blinkering

we would have been blinkering

you would have been blinkering

he/she/it would have been blinkering

they would have been blinkering