blindness
BLYND-nuhs
Blindness (noun) means the condition of not being able to see, whether total or partial. Example: “The disease left him with permanent blindness.”
noun
1
The condition of not being able to see, whether total or partial.
"The disease left him with permanent blindness."
"Colour blindness affects roughly one in twelve men."
2
A failure or refusal to notice or understand something obvious.
"Her blindness to his faults surprised all her friends."
"The report blamed corporate blindness for the years of missed warnings."
How to use blindness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot being able to see — or, figuratively, refusing to notice something in front of you.
Common pairings
legal blindness
colour blindness
blindness to something
night blindness
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Word forms
- Plural
- blindnesses
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Etymology
From Old English blindnes, built from blind plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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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.
