hawk-eyed

American  

[hawk-ahyd] / ˈhɔkˌaɪd /

adjective

1. having very keen sight.

   a hawk-eyed guard.

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hawk-eyed British  

adjective

1. having extremely keen sight

2. vigilant, watchful, or observant

   hawk-eyed scrutiny

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Etymology

Origin of hawk-eyed

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

With a playwright as hawk-eyed as Gasda at the helm, “Zoomers” has the potential to be a substantial work about the new-to-adulthood generation, but it won’t get there playing safe, or playing Smash.

From New York 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