blind
Unable to see
The core meaning of blind, unable to see, informs all other meanings, which contain the idea of obstacles to the passage of light or information.
A blind spot is an area where vision is blocked, or where someone fails to see or understand.
Blind is also used to emphasize undiluted states of mind (blind belief, blind rage, blind obedience).
A blind is an object that keeps out light (window blind) or hides someone (duck blind).
Trained canine for blind
- white caneNavigation aid for blindness
- low visionSignificant uncorrectable sight loss
- vision lossDiminished ability to see
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
audiobook · tactile · macular degeneration · glaucoma · cataracts · retinopathy · visually impaired · accessibility
Lacking any awareness
- ignorantLacking knowledge or awareness
- unseeingLacking visual perception
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- unmindfulLacking awareness or attention
inattentive · clueless · unknowing · unsuspecting · unwitting · unconscious · blinkered · naive
Horizontal slatted window shade
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
- verticalAt right angles groundward
- slatNarrow wooden strip
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
curtain · shutter · louver · cordless · blackout · privacy · tilt · valance
Concealment through visual blending
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- decoyFalse target for misdirection
- hideConceal or pelt
- waterfowlSwimming birds collectively
Not perceived visually
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- without warningUnexpectedly, lacking prior notice
- caught off guardSurprised when unprepared
Street closed at end
- dead endPassage without outlet
- no exitBlocked escape route
- impasseSituation without resolution
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
Free from prejudice
- objectivePurpose or goal
- impartialShowing no preference
- fairImpartial and unbiased
- neutralNot favoring any side
anonymous · unprejudiced · evenhanded · disinterested · without prejudice · merit-based
guide dog
Trained canine for blind
- white caneNavigation aid for blindness
- low visionSignificant uncorrectable sight loss
- vision lossDiminished ability to see
screen reader · audiobook · tactile · macular degeneration · glaucoma · cataracts · retinopathy · visually impaired · accessibility · text-to-speech
oblivious
Lacking any awareness
- ignorantLacking knowledge or awareness
- unseeingLacking visual perception
- heedlessCareless of consequences
unmindful · inattentive · clueless · unknowing · unsuspecting · unwitting · unconscious · blinkered · naive · tunnel vision
venetian
Horizontal slatted window shade
shade · curtain · shutter · louver · cordless · blackout · privacy · tilt · valance · Roman
camouflage
Concealment through visual blending
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- decoyFalse target for misdirection
- hideConceal or pelt
waterfowl · tree stand · ambush · stalking · cover · burlap · netting
unseen
Not perceived visually
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- without warningUnexpectedly, lacking prior notice
cul-de-sac
Street closed at end
unbiased
Free from prejudice
neutral · anonymous · unprejudiced · evenhanded · disinterested · without prejudice · merit-based
- card gamespoker, blackjack, solitaire, hearts, spades
- barrierswalls, wall, fences, fence, barrier
- conventional wisdomearly bird, apple a day, opposites attract, nice guys finish last, patience
- spellsspell, cast, conjure, curse, enchantment
- window treatmentscurtain, sheers, shades, shutters, panels
- blockersblocker, ad blocker, barrier, popup blocker, beta blocker
blindsighted
Capable of vision
seeing · sharp-eyed · eagle-eyed · lynx-eyed · clear-sighted
blindaware
Having knowledge of
perceptive · observant · mindful · alert · discerning
blinddiscerning
Having keen judgment
critical · rational · reasoned · deliberate · informed
- blind dateArranged meeting between strangers
- blind spotsUnperceived areas of awareness
- robbing blindStealing everything from someone
- blind tastingUnlabeled sample assessment
- blind eyeChosen unseeing
- turn a blind eyeDeliberately ignore something obvious
blindness, blinds, blinding, blinded, blindly, blindfold, blindfolded, blind alley, blindside