hawk-eyed

[ hawk-ahyd ]

adjective

1. having very keen sight:

   a hawk-eyed guard.

hawk-eyed

adjective

1. having extremely keen sight
2. vigilant, watchful, or observant

   hawk-eyed scrutiny

Word History and Origins

Origin of hawk-eyed¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

His hawk-eyed fans wasted no time to post on social media that he’d added a new bar to the song: “Give me Tupac’s ring back, and I might give you a little respect.”

From Los Angeles Times

Supervising the proceedings were stern-faced male and female guards with the hawk-eyed looks of chaperones at a high school dance.

From Los Angeles Times

Of course now their alleged ruse appears to have been rumbled by a hawk-eyed reporter from The Athletic, they might not chance it.

From The Guardian

Late last year the data was turned over to “hawk-eyed and very enthusiastic” professional and amateur stargazers all over the world, Dr. Borkovits said.

From New York Times

He is 6 feet 4, dark-skinned, hawk-eyed and curmudgeonly.

From New York Times