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sightless

[sahyt-lis] / ˈsaɪt lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
blind
Synonyms


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For a sightless artist—his preferred term—Rahsaan Roland Kirk was a remarkably visual performer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

The sightless child knows the other children, all able to see, are there but is left to stumble around, using sounds and knowledge of the space they're in as guides.

From Salon • May 25, 2023

Chinese red-headed centipedes, which are sightless, use an unusual thermal sensor to detect sunlight, a study has found.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 15, 2023

Her sightless eyes have so much expression to them.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2021

And just before the whale sinks beneath the surface its eyes roll from sightless white to shiny black, and I swear it locks its gaze on me.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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