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Definitions

blindness

[blahynd-nis] / ˈblaɪnd nɪs /
NOUN
sightlessness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
amaurosis astigmatism cataracts darkness presbyopia
WEAK
anopsia purblindness typhlosis
Antonyms
WEAK
sight sightedness


Example Sentences

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Mange is a common issue for foxes, especially during winter, with many foxes dying or being left with serious injuries such as blindness.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The answer isn’t ideological blindness so much as methodological constraint.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans age 65 and older.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

Market strategists say there is still a lot to watch for as investors come out of a period of data blindness from the government shutdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

I cupped my hand over my eyes to fight snow blindness.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia