blindness Meaning & Definition
/ˈblaɪndnəs/
What Does Blindness Mean?
Blindness is a noun that means The condition of being blind; unable to see. It is also used to mean Lack of intellectual or moral discernment; mental darkness; ignorance, heedlessness.
Blindness: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈblaɪndnəs/ |
| Synonyms | sightlessness, cecity and ablepsy |
| Plural | blindnesses |
Blindness Definition (Noun)
- The condition of being blind; unable to see.
- Lack of intellectual or moral discernment; mental darkness; ignorance, heedlessness.
- Color blindness; an inability to perceive or distinguish certain colors.
blue blindness
- Concealment.
Noun
- Want of intellectual or moral discernment; mental darkness; ignorance, heedlessness.
Synonyms of Blindness
Blindness synonyms and antonyms →Blindness in a Sentence
blue blindness
blue-yellow blindness
Word Forms & Grammar
blindness (usually uncountable, plural blindnesses)
Words That Rhyme With Blindness
Origin of Blindness
From Middle English blyndnes, blyndnesse, from Old English blindnes (“blindness”), equivalent to blind + -ness.
Questions People Ask About Blindness
What part of speech is blindness?
Blindness is a noun.
What is another word for blindness?
Close synonyms of blindness are sightlessness, cecity and ablepsy. See the full list of blindness synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of blindness?
The plural of blindness is blindnesses.