Blindness (noun)
Definition:Blindness is the state of being unable to see. This can mean that a person cannot see anything at all, or they may have very limited vision.
Usage Instructions: You can use "blindness" to talk about the condition of not being able to see. It can refer to complete blindness or to partial vision loss.
Example Sentence: - "Her blindness did not stop her from becoming a successful musician."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced contexts, "blindness" can also refer to a lack of awareness or understanding about something. For example, someone might say, "His blindness to the problems in his community is concerning."
Word Variants: 1. Blind (adjective): Not able to see. - Example: "He is blind." 2. Blindly (adverb): Doing something without seeing or understanding it clearly. - Example: "She blindly followed the instructions." 3. Blindfold (verb): To cover someone's eyes so that they cannot see. - Example: "They blindfolded the surprise party guest."
Different Meanings:While "blindness" primarily refers to the inability to see, it can also imply a lack of insight or awareness in other contexts (e.g., "political blindness" refers to not recognizing the political issues around you).
Synonyms: - Sightlessness - Vision impairment - Unseeing - Darkness (in a metaphorical sense)
Idioms: - "Blind as a bat": This idiom means someone cannot see well at all. - Example: "Without her glasses, she is blind as a bat."
Phrasal Verbs:There aren't specific phrasal verbs directly related to "blindness," but related concepts can include: - "Close one's eyes to something": This means to ignore or pretend not to see a problem.