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Blinkered, adj.

Pronunciation: ˈbliNGkərd

Meaning: Those in the equestrian world might refer to a blinker as something that serves as a blinder for a horse. More broadly, it can refer to a person who has a narrow or limited outlook on a situation.

Usage:

• I consider your approach both small-minded and blinkered.
• His one-dimensional, blinkered perspective blinds him to all of the other options available to him.
• Kissinger maintained a very expansive outlook, while too many of his staff reveled in a more blinkered approach to diplomacy.