Blindness

Pronunciation: /blaɪndnəs/

Definitions of blindness

noun lack of perception, awareness, or judgment

Example Sentences

A1 Blindness can make it difficult to see.

A2 She was born with a form of blindness that affects her peripheral vision.

B1 The doctor explained that cataracts can lead to blindness if left untreated.

B2 The artist painted a beautiful portrait of a woman overcoming her blindness.

C1 The novel delves into the emotional impact of sudden blindness on the protagonist.

C2 The documentary explores the cultural stigma associated with blindness in different societies.

Examples of blindness in a Sentence

formal Blindness is a condition that affects a person's ability to see.

informal She was born with blindness in one eye.

slang Don't be blind to the truth, open your eyes and see.

figurative His stubbornness is like a form of blindness, preventing him from seeing other perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of blindness

• plural: blindnesses
• comparative: more blind
• superlative: most blind
• present tense: blinds
• future tense: will blind
• perfect tense: has blinded
• continuous tense: is blinding
• singular: blindness
• positive degree: blind
• infinitive: to blind
• gerund: blinding
• participle: blinded

Origin and Evolution of blindness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'blindness' originated from the Old English word 'blindnes', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'blindinassu'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'blindness' has retained its original meaning of the inability to see, but has also been used metaphorically to describe a lack of insight or understanding.