blindfolded
Definition
- Adjective:
- Wearing a blindfold: Having the eyes covered with a piece of cloth or other material to prevent seeing.
Usage
The adjective "blindfolded" describes the state of a person or, rarely, an animal whose eyes are covered. It is typically used before a noun or after a linking verb like "was" or "felt." It emphasizes the condition of being unable to see due to the blindfold itself.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The blindfolded prisoner was led into the room.
- She felt completely disoriented while blindfolded.
- For the trust exercise, one blindfolded partner had to be guided by the other.
Advanced Usage
- Used figuratively: To describe acting without full knowledge or foresight, as if one's vision were blocked.
- He made the investment blindfolded, without reviewing any of the financial reports.
Variants and Related Words
- Blindfold (noun): A piece of cloth used to cover the eyes.
- They used a silk scarf as a blindfold.
- Blindfold (verb): To cover someone's eyes with a blindfold.
- They decided to blindfold him before revealing the surprise.
- Blindfold (adverb): In a manner as if blindfolded; without being able to see. (Note: This is the same form as the adjective but functions as an adverb).
- He could navigate the maze blindfold. (Meaning: as if he were wearing a blindfold, from memory or skill).
Synonyms
- Hoodwinked (archaic or figurative in this sense): Having the head and eyes covered.
- With eyes covered: A descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
Related Phrases
- To lead someone blindfolded: To guide someone who cannot see.
- The child led her blindfolded father to his birthday present.
- Blindfold test: A test where the participant cannot see the items being judged, commonly used in audio equipment reviews or taste tests.
- In a blindfold test, listeners couldn't tell the difference between the two speakers.
Idioms
- (To be able to do something) blindfolded: To be able to do something very easily and skillfully, without needing to look or think carefully.
- She knows the route so well she could drive it blindfolded.
Adjective
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wearing a blindfold
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