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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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This can cause sudden partial or complete blindness in one or both eyes.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Tatel is legally blind and seemingly feared that the justice would act with factual blindness.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

One of our lifelong participants, despite total blindness, is graduating from the University of Miami Frost School of Music and transitioning on full scholarship to the University of Miami School of Law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

“Creatures of whimsy are not solely confined to the preserves. The blindness of mortals can be a blessing. Take care where you look.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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