blind
blind Lexical Profile
blind Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Unable to see; completely or partially lacking the sense of sight.
"She adopted a guide dog to help her navigate the city after she went completely blind."
Unwilling or unable to perceive, understand, or judge something reasonably.
"He was completely blind to the obvious flaws in his business plan."
Lacking a clear opening, exit, or line of sight.
"The driver honked their horn before carefully navigating around the blind corner."
• noun
A covering for a window, typically made of horizontal or vertical slats or a roll of fabric, used to block out light.
"She adjusted the blinds to keep the harsh afternoon sun out of the living room."
A camouflaged shelter used to conceal hunters or wildlife observers from animals.
"The photographer spent five hours in a duck blind waiting for the perfect shot."
An action or object intended to conceal one's true intentions, activities, or identity.
"The antique shop was merely a blind for the syndicate's illegal gambling operations."
• adverb
Without the ability to see or without a clear line of sight.
"The heavy fog rolled in so quickly that the pilot was forced to fly blind."
Without prior knowledge, preparation, or guidance.
"He entered the negotiations completely blind, not knowing what the other side would demand."
• verb
To deprive someone of sight, either temporarily or permanently.
"The sudden glare from the oncoming headlights blinded him for a split second."
To deprive someone of the ability to understand or judge things reasonably and clearly.
"Do not let your ambition blind you to the potential risks involved in this venture."
Word Nuance & Usage
While primarily denoting a lack of physical sight, 'blind' is frequently used metaphorically to indicate a lack of awareness or foresight, and architecturally to describe structures lacking a clear line of sight or exit.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'blind', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'blind' and German 'blind'.
Usage Trend
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