blind
UK: blaɪnd | US: blaɪnd
adj. unable to see; lacking visual perception
adj. unwilling or unable to perceive or understand something
vt. to deprive of sight or judgment temporarily
n. a device or means of obscuring vision or misleading
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The word "blind" traces back to Old English blind, which directly meant "sightless" or "dark." It shares roots with Germanic languages (e.g., Old Norse blindr, German blind), all conveying the same core idea of visual impairment. Unlike many modern English words, "blind" is monomorphic—it cannot be broken into smaller meaningful morphemes in its current form. Its simplicity reflects its ancient, unchanging role in describing a fundamental human condition.
She has been blind since birth but navigates the city with confidence.
His anger blinded him to the truth of the situation.
The bright sunlight blinded the driver momentarily.
The hunter used a blind to conceal himself from the ducks.
Prejudice can make people blind to others' suffering.