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Definition of colorblind
colorblind
/ˈkʌl.ɚˌblaɪnd/
(UK: colourblind)
col · or · blind
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CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
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3
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• adjective
1
American Unable to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely) any colors at all, due to a deficiency or absence of specific light-sensitive cone cells in the retina.
Example
"Because my brother is red-green colorblind, he relies on the position of the traffic lights rather than their hue."
2
American Not influenced by racial prejudice; treating all people equally without regard to race, skin color, or ethnicity.
Example
"The theater company adopted a colorblind casting policy, selecting actors solely on the basis of their audition performance."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colorblind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colorblind