tunnel vision
noun
1
: constriction of the visual field resulting in loss of peripheral vision
2
: extreme narrowness of viewpoint : narrow-mindedness
also
: single-minded concentration on one objective
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His tunnel vision made sensible discussions on political issues nearly impossible.
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This kind of tunnel vision often leads to catastrophizing and an inability to see the bigger picture.
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Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
If major bugs were reported, your in-house team may have developed tunnel vision.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Colorful zig-zag lines flash in the corner of an eye, while the tunnel vision makes most of the view obscured.
—Matthew Ponsford, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
The Mills Fabrica makes its investment decisions based on this framework with the ultimate goal of avoiding carbon tunnel vision.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
If major bugs were reported, your in-house team may have developed tunnel vision.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Colorful zig-zag lines flash in the corner of an eye, while the tunnel vision makes most of the view obscured.
—Matthew Ponsford, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
The Mills Fabrica makes its investment decisions based on this framework with the ultimate goal of avoiding carbon tunnel vision.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Tunnel vision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tunnel%20vision. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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