blindness

/ˈblaɪnd.nəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or condition of being blind; the inability to see

“Her blindness was a result of the accident when she was a child.”

2. noun

a lack of understanding or perception, especially of social cues or moral issues

“His blindness to the harm caused by the company’s actions is staggering.”

3. noun

a state of unawareness or ignorance, often due to a lack of information or education

“The community’s blindness to the risks of the project led to a major disaster.”

Synonyms

  • insensibility
  • obliviousness
  • unawareness

Antonyms

  • awareness
  • sight