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   blind

   /blʌɪnd/

   adjective

   • 1. unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition: "a blind man" Similar visually impairedunsightedsightlessvisionlessunseeingpartially sightedliterary:purblindinformal:as blind as a batOpposite sighted
   • ▪ (of an action, especially a test or experiment) done without being able to see or without having relevant information: "a blind tasting of eight wines"
   • ▪ (of flying) using instruments only: "blind landings during foggy conditions"
   • 2. lacking perception, awareness, or judgement: "a blind acceptance of the status quo" Similar imperceptiveunperceptiveunawareuncomprehendingunimaginativeinsensitiveunmindful ofmindless ofcareless ofheedless ofoblivious toinsensible tounconcerned about/byinattentive toindifferent torare:insensitive ofnegligent ofuncriticalunreasonedunthinkingunconsideredmindlessinjudiciousundiscerningindiscriminateairyinsouciantcredulousnaiveOpposite perceptivemindfuldiscerning
   • ▪ not controlled by reason: "they left in blind panic" Similar impetuousimpulsiverashhastyrecklessuncontrolleduncontrollableuninhibitedunrestrainedimmoderateintemperatewildunrulyirrationalfranticviolentfuriousunbridleduncurbeduncheckedunrepressedOpposite calm
   • ▪ not governed by purpose: "a world of blind chance"
   • 3. (of a corner or bend in a road) impossible to see round: "two trucks collided on a blind curve in the road"
   • ▪ (of a door or window) walled up: "fresco paintings on the blind windows"
   • ▪ closed at one end: "a blind pipe" Similar without exitexitlessblockedclosedbarredimpassabledead endno through roadcul-de-sacOpposite through
   • 4. not the slightest (used in emphatic expressions): informal British "this declaration is not a blind bit of good to the workers"
   • 5. (of a plant) without buds, eyes, or terminal flowers: "planting too shallowly is the most common cause of bulbs coming up blind"

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily: "the injury temporarily blinded him" Similar make blinddeprive of sightdeprive of visionrender unsightedrender sightlessput someone's eyes outgouge someone's eyes outstop someone seeingobscure someone's visionblock someone's visionget in someone's line of visiondazzle
   • 2. deprive (someone) of understanding, judgement, or perception: "he was blinded by his faith" Similar deprive of understandingdeprive of perceptiondeprive of judgementdeprive of reasondeprive of sense
   • ▪ confuse or overawe someone with (something they do not understand): "they try to blind you with science" Similar overaweaweintimidatedauntdetercowabashdisquietmake anxiousmake uneasyperturbdiscomfitdisconcertconfusenonplusbewilderconfoundperplexoverwhelmunsettlediscomposeunnervediscouragesubduedismayfrightenalarmscareterrifyterrorizebrowbeatbullytroublebotheragitateflusterrufflejoltshake (up)throwput offtake abackunbalancedestabilizethrow off balanceput off one's strokepull the rug (out) from underinformal:rattlefazepsych out
   • 3. move very fast and dangerously: informal, dated British "I could see the bombs blinding along above the roof tops"

   noun

   • 1. a screen for a window, especially one on a roller or made of slats: "she pulled down the blinds" Similar screenshadelouvreawningcanopysunshadecurtainshuttercovercoveringprotectionVenetian blindAustrian blindroller blindjalousiepersienne
   • ▪ an awning over a shop window. British
   • 2. something designed to conceal one's real intentions: "he phoned again from his own home: that was just a blind for his wife" Similar deceptioncamouflagescreensmokescreenfrontfacadecoverdisguisecloakpretextmasquerademaskfeinttrickstratagemployruseschemedevicemovemanoeuvrecontrivancemachinationexpedientartificewiledodge
   • ▪ a camouflaged shelter used for observing or hunting wildlife: North American "a duck blind"
   • 3. a heavy drinking bout: informal, dated British "he's off on a blind again"

   adverb

   • 1. without being able to see clearly: "he was the first pilot in history to fly blind"
   • ▪ without having all the relevant information; unprepared: "he was going into the interview blind"
   • ▪ (of a stake in poker or brag) put up by a player before the cards dealt are seen.

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German blind.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLINDED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BLINDED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of blind 2. to make someone unable to see, permanently or for a…. Learn more.

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     BLINDED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of blind...

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     DOUBLE-BLIND definition: 1. A double-blind study or trial,...

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     BLINDFOLD definition: 1. a strip of cloth that covers...

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     blinded 의미, 정의, blinded의 정의: 1. past simple and past...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blindedBlinded Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   I was blinded by the sun as I came around the corner. He was blinded by love. Noun Some say the investigation is a blind to keep the public's attention off the governor.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLIND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BLIND definition: 1. unable to see: 2. used to describe an extreme feeling that happens without thought or reason…. Learn more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › blindedBlinded - definition of blinded by The Free Dictionary

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   Blinded means deprived of sight or vision, or performed without information that might affect the outcome. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of blinded and its related words, such as blind, blindly, and blindness.

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › blindedblinded - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 27, 2024 · Deprived of sight in a way that is or may be permanent, by damage to the eyes or brain. Deprived of sight temporarily, by being either dazzled or blindfolded. Lacking intellectual discernment, as for example because of greed or stupidity.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blindedBlinded - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   1 day ago · DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘blinded'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › blindedblinded - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to make sightless permanently, temporarily, or momentarily, as by injuring, dazzling, bandaging the eyes, etc.: The explosion blinded him.