can't see

Eyes aren't working

Can't see means unable to perceive visually, either literally or figuratively.

Someone blind or in darkness can't see.

Extended to understanding: I can't see why you'd want to move there.

To can't see past something is to be so focused on it that broader perspective is lost.

Can't see the forest for the trees describes missing the big picture while fixated on details.

Related

hidden · obscured · fog · thick fog · blur · squint · murky · in the dark · shadows · blocked · concealed · obstructed · haze · dim · unclear · veiled · clouded · blackout

Opposites
visual perception ability

can't seesee clearly

perceive · observe · behold · discern · make out

understanding/comprehension

can't seeunderstand

Grasp the meaning

comprehend · get it · grasp · see the point · follow

Family

can, cannot, see, seen, seeing, seer, seers, foresee, foreseeable

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