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narrow view

[ˈnæroʊ vjuː]
nounpl: narrow views
visão estreita
1. A limited or restricted perspective that lacks breadth or consideration of alternative viewpoints
His narrow view of the problem prevented him from finding innovative solutions.
A sua visão estreita do problema impediu-o de encontrar soluções inovadoras.
2. An outlook that is focused on a single aspect while ignoring broader implications
Taking a narrow view of the budget cuts could harm the company's long-term growth.
Ter uma visão estreita dos cortes orçamentais poderia prejudicar o crescimento de longo prazo da empresa.
NYC Slang
tunnel vision
Synonyms
limited perspectivemyopic viewshort-sighted outlooktunnel visionparochial view
Antonyms
broad viewwide perspectiveholistic viewcomprehensive outlookopen-minded approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão estreita
standard usage
São Paulo
visão limitada
commonly used alternative
Rio de Janeiro
visão restrita
alternative form
Portugal
perspectiva restrita
formal alternative preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't see the forest for the trees
blinkered perspective
have your blinkers on
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