blindness
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for blindness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The condition of not being able to see, whether total or partial.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The condition of not being able to see, whether total or partial.
“The disease left him with permanent blindness.”
Opposites
2. noun
A failure or refusal to notice or understand something obvious.
“Her blindness to his faults surprised all her friends.”
Opposites
How to use blindness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
legal blindness
colour blindness
blindness to something
night blindness
Etymology
From Old English blindnes, built from blind plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Full origin of blindness →Frequently asked questions
What does “blindness” mean?
The word “blindness” means the condition of not being able to see, whether total or partial. In plain terms, not being able to see — or, figuratively, refusing to notice something in front of you.
How do you pronounce “blindness”?
“Blindness” is pronounced BLYND-nuhs (/ˈblaɪndnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “blindness” in a sentence?
Here is “blindness” used in a sentence: “The disease left him with permanent blindness.”
What is another word for “blindness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “blindness” include ablepsy, blindhood, cecity and sightlessness.
What part of speech is “blindness”?
“Blindness” is a noun.
Where does the word “blindness” come from?
The word “blindness” comes from Old English. From Old English blindnes, built from blind plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Is “blindness” a common word?
“Blindness” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “blindness” have?
“Blindness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the condition of not being able to see, whether total or partial.
