tunnel vision

tunnel vision

noun

Definition of TUNNEL VISION

1

: constriction of the visual field resulting in loss of peripheral vision

2

: extreme narrowness of viewpoint : narrowmindedness; also : single-minded concentration on one objective

— tun·nel–vi·sioned \-ˈvi-zhənd\ adjective

Examples of TUNNEL VISION

1. His tunnel vision made sensible discussions on political issues nearly impossible.

First Known Use of TUNNEL VISION

circa 1942

Rhymes with TUNNEL VISION

cell division, circumcision, double vision, imprecision, indecision, long division, short division, split decision, subdivision, supervision