Purblind: meaning, definitions and examples

physical condition

Purblind refers to a condition characterized by partial blindness or poor vision, where an individual can see only indistinctly or lacks normal clarity of vision. It can also describe someone who is figuratively unable to see or understand things clearly, often due to a lack of insight or awareness. This term is often used in literary contexts to denote a state of ignorance or unperceptiveness.

blind, dim-sighted, half-blind, ignorant, unperceptive

Examples of usage

• The purblind man struggled to make out the shapes around him.

• She had a purblind understanding of the complex issues at hand.

• Despite her purblind view, she insisted on voicing her opinion.