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Definition of blindness

blindness

/ˈblaɪnd.nəs/
blind · ness
Adverb:blindly
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Plural:blindnesses
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Adjective:blind
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• noun

1

The state or condition of being unable to see due to physiological or neurological causes.

Example

"Advances in ophthalmology have made many forms of preventable blindness treatable worldwide."

2

A lack of perception, awareness, or discernment; an inability or unwillingness to recognize the truth.

Example

"His stubborn blindness to the project's financial risks eventually led to its failure."

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• Rhymes for blindness

• Nearby Words

blinding
blindingly
blindly
blindness
blindside
blindspot
bling

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'blindnes', formed from the Germanic adjective 'blind' (meaning 'unable to see' or 'dark') and the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blindness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blindness
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