blindness
UK: ˈblaɪndnəs | US: ˈblaɪndnəs
n. the condition of being unable to see
n. a lack of perception, awareness, or judgment
The word "blindness" combines "blind," derived from Old English "blind" (meaning "sightless" or "dark"), with the suffix "-ness," which originates from Old English "-nes" and denotes a state or quality. The root "blind" has Germanic origins, linked to Proto-Germanic "*blindaz," possibly related to the idea of "confusion" or "obscurity." Over time, "-ness" became a productive suffix in English to form abstract nouns describing conditions or qualities, making "blindness" a straightforward construction for the state of being blind.
His blindness prevented him from seeing the sunset.
The accident resulted in permanent blindness.
Her blindness to the truth caused many problems.
The charity raises awareness about childhood blindness.
Technological advancements offer hope for curing certain types of blindness.