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Blinded: meaning, definitions and examples

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blinded

 

[ ˈblaɪndɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sight impairment

The term 'blinded' refers to the state of being deprived of the ability to see. This can occur temporarily or permanently due to various reasons such as injury, disease, or extreme brightness. In a metaphorical context, it can also mean being unable to understand or perceive clearly. It is often used in both literal and figurative senses, illustrating emotional or mental states.

Synonyms

confused, dazzled, deprived of sight, intimidated, overwhelmed

Examples of usage

  • He was blinded by the bright lights of the concert.
  • The accident left her blinded in one eye.
  • She felt blinded by her love for him.
  • He was blinded by greed and made poor choices.

Translations

Translations of the word "blinded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cego

🇮🇳 अंधा

🇩🇪 blind

🇮🇩 buta

🇺🇦 сліпий

🇵🇱 ślepy

🇯🇵 盲目の

🇫🇷 aveugle

🇪🇸 ciego

🇹🇷 kör

🇰🇷 눈이 먼

🇸🇦 أعمى

🇨🇿 slepec

🇸🇰 slepý

🇨🇳 盲目的

🇸🇮 slepi

🇮🇸 blindur

🇰🇿 соқыр

🇬🇪 ბრმა

🇦🇿 kor

🇲🇽 ciego

Etymology

The word 'blinded' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'blind'. The origins of 'blind' can be traced back to Old Norse 'blinda', meaning 'to make blind' or 'to blind'. It is also linked to the Proto-Germanic *blinda, which also connotes inability to see. The concept of blindness has evolved over centuries, transitioning from a strictly physical interpretation to a metaphorical one as well, often used in literature and speech to describe ignorance or lack of insight. The usage of 'blinded' in various forms of literature and media emphasizes its versatility, serving as a powerful device for expressing vulnerability, ignorance, and the fragility of human perception.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,490, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.