sighted
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Definition
Adjective: Having the ability to see; possessing sight. It describes someone or something that is not blind.
Usage
The adjective "sighted" is used to describe a person or animal that has functional vision. It is often used in contrast to "blind" or "visually impaired." * As an attributive adjective (before a noun): a sighted person, sighted guides. * As a predicative adjective (after a linking verb): She is sighted, The cat is fully sighted.
Examples
- The museum offers tours led by sighted volunteers who describe the exhibits in detail.
- Although he is sighted, he learned Braille to better communicate with his blind sister.
- The organization provides resources for both blind and sighted children to learn together.
Advanced Usage
- Partially sighted: This is a common and more specific term than "sighted." It describes a person who has significant visual impairment but retains some useful vision. It is often preferred over "legally blind" in everyday contexts.
- The software has features designed to assist partially sighted users.
- The sighted (used with "the"): Functions as a plural noun to refer to people who can see, as a group.
- The design of the building considers the needs of both the blind and the sighted.
Variants and Related Words
- Sight (noun): The faculty or power of seeing.
- Sight (verb): To see or observe something, often for the first time.
- Farsighted / Nearsighted (adjectives): These are compound words describing specific vision conditions (hyperopia and myopia). They are related but distinct terms.
- Clear-sighted (adjective): Having a clear understanding; perceptive (used figuratively).
Synonyms
- Seeing
- Not blind
- Having vision
Antonyms
- Blind
- Unsighted
- Visually impaired (broader term that includes blindness)
Notes on Usage
"Sighted" is generally considered a neutral, factual term. In many contexts, especially when making a simple contrast, phrases like "people who are blind" and "people who are sighted" are clear and respectful. The term is most commonly used in educational, accessibility, and medical contexts.