Looking for the meaning of the word BLINDNESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLINDNESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Blindness
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈblʌɪn(d)nɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state or condition of being unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition
Short Definition:state of being unable to see
Examples:- a leading cause of blindness in the elderly
- the field of vision gradually narrows and blindness can result
Definition:
lack of perception, awareness, or judgement; ignorance
Short Definition:lack of perception or judgement
Examples:- this policy is based on willful blindness to economic reality
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