adj
Uncommon
sighted
SEYE-tuhd
Sighted (adj) means Able to see; not blind. Example: “The charity supports both sighted and visually impaired readers.”
adj
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Able to see; not blind.
"blind and partially sighted people"
"The charity supports both sighted and visually impaired readers."
How to use sighted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving the ability to see, as opposed to being blind.
Common mistake
Don't confuse sighted with sited (positioned somewhere) or cited (quoted as a reference) — they sound alike but mean very different things.
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What does “sighted” mean?
The word “sighted” means able to see; not blind. In plain terms, having the ability to see, as opposed to being blind.
How do you pronounce “sighted”?
“Sighted” is pronounced SEYE-tuhd (/ˈsaɪtəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “sighted” in a sentence?
Here is “sighted” used in a sentence: “The charity supports both sighted and visually impaired readers.”
What part of speech is “sighted”?
“Sighted” is an adjective.
Is “sighted” a common word?
“Sighted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the opposite of "sighted"?
The opposite of "sighted," meaning able to see, is "blind" or "unsighted," describing someone who cannot see. "Sighted" is often used specifically to contrast with blindness in discussions of vision and accessibility.
Does "sighted" describe people with partial vision too?
"Sighted" generally describes someone who is able to see, without specifying degree, so it's typically distinguished from people with significant vision loss classified as blind. Terms like "partially sighted" or "low vision" are used for people with some but limited vision.
When is "sighted" used instead of simply saying someone "can see"?
"Sighted" is often used in formal, medical, or accessibility contexts to categorize a person in contrast to "blind," such as in "sighted guide" or "sighted assistance." It works as a concise adjective for describing vision status as a category.
