1000 yard stare

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Categories: Military Slang

The internet slang term “1000 yard stare” means a vacant or distant look in someone’s eyes, typically indicating that they are mentally or emotionally disconnected.

Examples:

After he returned from his deployment, we could see the 1000 yard stare in his eyes, a constant reminder of the horrors he witnessed in combat.
Whenever she’s lost in thought, you can see the 1000 yard stare in her eyes as she gazes off into the distance, completely unaware of her surroundings.

Synonyms:
thousandyardstare, zombie gaze, blank expression
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