Synonyms for

Blind

Verb / blaɪnd / Another word for blind — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

unable to see; lacking the sense of sight.

Synonyms & similar words

unreasoning dim sighted subterfuge unsighted screen sightless eyeless unseeing unsighted visionless stone-blind deaf-and-dumb unknowing oblivious uninformed unaware ignorant unenlightened uncomprehending

Synonyms by register

Formal

unseeing sightless unaware ignorant

Informal

clueless out of the loop in the dark

Literary

darkened veiled unlit

Antonyms

sighted seeing perceptive aware understanding discerning observant

Common collocations

  • blind date
  • blind spot
  • blind loyalty
  • blind panic
  • blind drunk
  • blind alley
  • blind trust
  • blind eye

Word family

noun blindness
verb blind
adjective blind
adverb blindly

Usage note

The adjective 'blind' can refer to lack of sight or lack of knowledge/awareness. Be mindful of context to avoid misinterpretation.

Example sentences

  1. The bat is blind and uses echolocation to find its way.
  2. She was blind from birth and had never seen the color red.
  3. The blind man walked with a white cane.
  4. The blindfolded child tried to pin the tail on the donkey.
  5. The snowstorm was so bad, it made driving almost blind.

Quotes

  • The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. - Helen Keller
  • The blind see more than those who can see but have no vision. - Jason Garner
  • Love is not blind, it sees more not less; but because it sees more it is willing to see less. - Will Moss

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