Pronunciation: [fˈɪʃ ˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "fish eyed" can seem a bit confusing, as it uses the unusual combination of the letters "sh" to represent the sound /ʃ/. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be rendered as /fɪʃ aɪd/, with a short "i" sound for the first syllable and a long "i" sound for the second. The "sh" sound is represented by the combination of the letters "s" and "h", which is common in English words like "ship" and "shoe".
Fish-eyed is an adjective used to describe someone or something that has bulging or protruding eyes, similar to the large, round eyes of a fish. The term "fish-eyed" is often used metaphorically to describe eyes that appear unnaturally wide or staring, giving a person an intense or uncomfortable appearance. It generally refers to eyes that lack a sense of depth or emotion.
In a literal sense, the term "fish-eyed" is commonly applied to individuals with certain physical conditions or diseases that cause their eyes to protrude significantly. Such conditions may include Graves' disease, a thyroid-related disorder, or exophthalmos, a condition characterized by abnormal bulging of the eyes. The exaggerated appearance of these eyes, resembling that of a fish, led to the adoption of the term "fish-eyed" to describe such individuals or their eyes.
Figuratively, "fish-eyed" can describe a person who appears distant, disinterested, or unemotional, with eyes that seem to lack any real engagement or warmth. It implies a lack of empathy or sensitivity, as if the person has a detached or vacant demeanor. The term can also be used to describe someone who is suspicious or distrustful, constantly surveying their surroundings with suspicion or skepticism. Overall, "fish-eyed" refers to an appearance or demeanor characterized by wide, staring eyes that may or may not convey genuine emotion or connection.
The term "fish-eyed" originated from the combination of two separate words: "fish" and "eyed".
The word "fish" has its roots in Old English, where it was spelled "fisc". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "fiskaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root word "peisk" or "pisk", both meaning "fish".
The word "eyed" is derived from the Middle English word "eyghed" or "eyed", which means having eyes or possessing a certain type of eyes. It found its way into English from Old English "ēaged", with "ēage" meaning "eye".
When these two words are combined, "fish-eyed" is used figuratively to describe someone or something that has bulging or protruding eyes, similar to the eyes of a fish.
