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- DictionaryBlind/blīnd/
adjective
- 1. unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition: "a blind man"
- 2. lacking perception, awareness, or discernment: "she was blind to the realities of her position"
verb
- 1. cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily: "the injury temporarily blinded him"
- 2. deprive (someone) of understanding, judgment, or perception: "somehow Clare and I were blinded to the truth"
noun
- 1. people who are unable to see: "guide dogs for the blind"
- 2. a screen for a window, especially one on a roller or made of slats: "she pulled down the blinds"
adverb
- 1. without being able to see clearly: "he was the first pilot in history to fly blind"
BLIND meaning: 1. unable to see: 2. used to describe an extreme feeling that happens without thought or reason…. Learn more.
a lightly built structure of brush or other growths, especially one in which hunters conceal themselves: a duck blind. Synonyms: ambush. an activity, organization, or the like for concealing or masking action or purpose; subterfuge: The store was just a blind for their gambling operation. a decoy.
Definition of blind adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Not able or willing to notice, understand, or judge. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Lacking reason or purpose. Blind fate; blind choice. American Heritage. Having certain information concealed or withheld intentionally. A blind ad, a blind test. Webster's New World. Of or for sightless persons. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
blind (to something) not noticing or realizing something. She is blind to her husband's faults. I must have been blind not to realize the danger we were in. They seem to be totally blind to reality. The government is not blind to the fact that the national debt is increasing.
What does the word blind mean? There are 48 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word blind, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. blind has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
Jul 7, 2024 · I went into the meeting totally blind, so I really didn't have a clue what I was talking about. ( not comparable) Unconditional; without regard to evidence, logic, reality, accidental mistakes, extenuating circumstances, etc. blind deference. blind justice.
adv. to the point of losing consciousness: to drink oneself blind. without the ability to see clearly; blindly: to drive blind through a storm. without guidance, relevant information, etc.: to work blind. to an extreme degree; completely: to cheat someone blind.
Definition of blind. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
noun. us / ˈblɑɪnd·nəs/ a cover that you pull down over a window. (Definition of blind from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of blind. in Chinese (Traditional) 視力, 瞎的，盲的，失明的, 盲目的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 视力, 瞎的，盲的，失明的, 盲目的… See more. in Spanish. ciego, cegar, dejar ciego… See more.
