Blindfolded: meaning, definitions and examples

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blindfolded

 

[ blaɪndˈfoʊldɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unable to see

Blindfolded refers to a condition where someone has their eyes covered, preventing them from seeing. This term can be used in various contexts, such as games or tests where sight is restricted.

Synonyms

blind, sighted, unseeing

Examples of usage

  • They played a game blindfolded.
  • She was blindfolded during the surprise party.
  • The magician performed tricks with his audience blindfolded.

Translations

Translations of the word "blindfolded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vendado

🇮🇳 आँखों पर पट्टी बांधकर

🇩🇪 blindfolded

🇮🇩 ditutup mata

🇺🇦 з зав'язаними очима

🇵🇱 z zawiązanymi oczami

🇯🇵 目隠しされた

🇫🇷 les yeux bandés

🇪🇸 con los ojos vendados

🇹🇷 gözleri bağlı

🇰🇷 눈을 가린

🇸🇦 مربوط العينين

🇨🇿 s páskami přes oči

🇸🇰 s páskou cez oči

🇨🇳 蒙住眼睛

🇸🇮 s povezom čez oči

🇮🇸 me bundnu yfir augunum

🇰🇿 көздері байланған

🇬🇪 თვალები დახურული

🇦🇿 gözləri bağlı

🇲🇽 con los ojos vendados

Etymology

The word 'blindfolded' is derived from the combination of the word 'blind' and the noun 'fold'. The term 'blind' comes from Old English 'blinda', which means 'sightless', and has roots in Proto-Germanic. 'Fold', on the other hand, comes from the Old English 'foldian', meaning to 'cause to bend or to double'. The practice of blindfolding can be traced back to various cultures and has been used for purposes ranging from games and entertainment to rituals and psychological experiments. In literature and folklore, blindfolding often represents ignorance or lack of perception, as in the mythological figure of Justice, who is often depicted with a blindfold to symbolize impartiality. Over time, the word 'blindfolded' has evolved to encompass both literal and metaphorical meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,148, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.