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Blind: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Tips (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：unable to see (blind)

blind 🔊

/blaɪnd/

adj.

not able to see at all, a physical condition where the eyes don't work.

Blind person reaching out hand to feel door frame indoors

unable to see 🔊

➕

/ʌnˈeɪbəl tuː siː/

adj.

Describes a person who cannot see due to a physical condition affecting the eyes or the visual system of the brain.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Old English 'blind', from 'blendan' (to mix), originally meaning 'blurred'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a 'bl'anket covering your eyes, making you 'blind' – you can't see clearly.

📖 Example

My neighbor has been blind since birth, but he can recognize his family members by their voices. 🔊 A person who has been unable to see since birth can still identify family members by their voices.

🔗 Collocations

blind person – a person who is unable to see

go blind – to become unable to see

blind spot – an area where vision is obstructed

🔄 Synonyms

sightless (adj.) – unable to see, especially as a permanent condition

visually impaired (adj.) – having reduced ability to see

eyeless (adj.) – lacking eyes, hence not able to see

🚫 Antonyms

sighted (adj.) – having the ability to see

seeing (adj.) – able to see

🌱 Derivatives

blindness (n.) – the state of being unable to see

blindly (adv.) – in a way that shows lack of careful thought or understanding

blinding (adj.) – causing temporary or permanent loss of sight

📖 Cultural Story

In English, 'blind' is common in idioms like 'blind spot' (area of ignorance) and 'blind date' (meeting unseen). Its Germanic root meant 'to blur', linking sight and confusion.

Meaning 2：without careful thought (blind)

blind 🔊

/blaɪnd/

adj.

to do something without thinking carefully or getting enough information; to not see or understand the truth.

Blindfolded driver gripping steering wheel at crossroads

without careful thought 🔊

➕

/wɪˈðaʊt ˈkɛrfl θɔːt/

adj.

Describes an action or decision made without considering the facts or potential consequences, often due to ignorance or overconfidence.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Investing in cryptocurrency just because it's trendy, without doing any research, is a blind decision. 🔊 Investing in cryptocurrency just because it's trendy, without research, is a decision made without careful thought.

🔗 Collocations

blind faith – belief without evidence or questioning

blind spot – an area of ignorance or lack of understanding

blind loyalty – unquestioning loyalty

🔄 Synonyms

reckless (adj.) – showing a lack of care about risks or consequences

thoughtless (adj.) – without considering the feelings or needs of others, or without careful thought

heedless (adj.) – paying no attention to warnings or advice

🚫 Antonyms

thoughtful (adj.) – showing careful consideration

cautious (adj.) – taking care to avoid risks or mistakes

deliberate (adj.) – done consciously and intentionally

🌱 Derivatives

blindly (adv.) – in a way that shows lack of judgement

blindness (n.) – lack of awareness or understanding