Synonyms for

Blindness

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

Definition

The condition of being unable to see.

Synonyms & similar words

sightlessness cecity sightlessness deafness tinnitus vertigo amnesia aphasia dyslexia paralysis quadriplegia hemiplegia paraplegia amputation

Synonyms by register

Formal

anopsia aphakia visual impairment

Informal

can't see out of sight

Literary

darkness sightlessness

Antonyms

sight vision clarity perception understanding awareness

Common collocations

  • total blindness
  • legal blindness
  • blindness to the truth
  • sudden blindness
  • gradual blindness
  • color blindness
  • blindness in one eye

Word family

noun blindness
verb blind
adjective blind

Usage note

While 'blindness' primarily refers to the inability to see, it is also used metaphorically to describe a lack of understanding or awareness. Be mindful of the context to avoid misinterpretation.

Example sentences

  1. The man's blindness made it difficult for him to navigate around his house.
  2. The doctor diagnosed her with partial blindness in one eye.
  3. People with color blindness cannot distinguish certain colors.
  4. Deafness and blindness are both disabilities that can affect a person's daily life.
  5. The boy's hemiplegia caused him to have weakness on one side of his body and blindness in one eye.

Quotes

  • Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people. - Helen Keller
  • The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. - Helen Keller
  • I would rather have eyes that cannot see; ears that cannot hear; lips that cannot speak, than a heart that cannot love. - Robert Tizon

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