Dim Sighted

Pronunciation: /dɪm saɪtɪd/

Definitions of dim sighted

adjective describing someone who has difficulty seeing clearly

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is dim sighted and needs glasses to read.

A2 The dim sighted cat struggled to find its way in the dark.

B1 The dim sighted student requested larger text in their textbooks.

B2 The hiker with dim sighted vision relied on their guide to navigate the mountain trails.

C1 Despite being dim sighted, the artist painted beautiful landscapes with intricate details.

C2 The dim sighted astronomer used advanced technology to observe distant galaxies.

Examples of dim sighted in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient as dim sighted and recommended glasses.

informal My grandma is dim sighted and always misplaces her glasses.

slang I can't believe how dim sighted some drivers are on the road.

figurative The CEO was dim sighted in not investing in new technology for the company.

Grammatical Forms of dim sighted

• past tense: dim sighted
• plural: dim sighted
• comparative: more dim sighted
• superlative: most dim sighted
• present tense: dim sighted
• future tense: will be dim sighted
• perfect tense: have been dim sighted
• continuous tense: is being dim sighted
• singular: dim sighted
• positive degree: dim sighted
• infinitive: to dim sight
• gerund: dim sighting
• participle: dim sighted

Origin and Evolution of dim sighted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'dim sighted' originated from the Middle English word 'dimme' meaning dark or obscure, combined with 'sighted' which refers to the ability to see.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'dim sighted' has evolved to describe someone who has poor or limited vision, often used to refer to individuals with visual impairments.