Blinders

Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪndərz/

Definitions of blinders

noun a pair of small screens attached to a horse's bridle to prevent it from seeing sideways and behind, used to keep the horse focused on what is ahead

Example Sentences

A1 She wore blinders to help her focus on her work.

A2 The horse had blinders on to prevent distractions during the race.

B1 Wearing blinders can help you concentrate on your tasks without getting distracted.

B2 Some people prefer to work with blinders on to block out any distractions around them.

C1 The CEO had blinders on when it came to the company's financial problems, refusing to see the reality.

C2 Her blinders prevented her from seeing the bigger picture and considering alternative solutions to the problem.

Examples of blinders in a Sentence

formal The horse wore blinders to help keep its focus during the race.

informal I need to put on my blinders and concentrate on finishing this project.

slang Don't let your blinders stop you from seeing the bigger picture.

figurative She had blinders on when it came to her relationship, refusing to see any red flags.

Grammatical Forms of blinders

• plural: blinders
• comparative: more blinders
• superlative: most blinders
• present tense: blinds
• future tense: will blind
• perfect tense: have blinded
• continuous tense: is blinding
• singular: blinder
• positive degree: blinders
• infinitive: blind
• gerund: blinding
• participle: blinded

Origin and Evolution of blinders

First Known Use: 1789 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blinders' originated from the practice of placing leather flaps on the sides of a horse's bridle to prevent it from being distracted by its peripheral vision.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'blinders' has come to be used metaphorically to describe anything that limits one's perspective or awareness.