blindness

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Blindness

Word parts

blind + -ness

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈblaɪndnɪs/

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• Hyphenation: blind‧ness

Noun

Singular blindness

Plural blindnesses

1. (uncountable) Blindness is the condition of being unable to see.

   As his blindness progressed, he had to rely more on his other senses.

   She was born with complete blindness.

2. (uncountable) Blindness is a lack of awareness or understanding.

   His blindness to the problem caused many issues.

Related words

• blind