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Sighted: meaning, definitions and examples

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sighted

 

[ หˆsaษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

visual ability

The term 'sighted' refers to having the ability to see; it is often used to distinguish individuals who can perceive their surroundings visually from those who cannot, such as the blind. It can also imply a level of awareness or perception beyond mere physical sight, encompassing an understanding or insight into situations or matters at hand. In broader contexts, 'sighted' may also relate to one's perspective or outlook on various issues.

Synonyms

perceptive, seeing, visual.

Examples of usage

  • The sighted population often takes vision for granted.
  • Sighted individuals usually don't experience the world as the visually impaired do.
  • In this community, both sighted and blind individuals participate equally.

Translations

Translations of the word "sighted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅƒเคถเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terlihat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะดะธะผะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widoczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ visto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrรผlรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์ด๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ videnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ่ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ั–ะฝะตั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถrรผnษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ visto

Etymology

The word 'sighted' originates from the Old English 'sฤซeรฐ,' which is related to the ability to see. The root of the term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *sฤซhan, which means 'to see.' Over time, it evolved in the English language to distinguish between those who have functional vision and those who do not. In usage, 'sighted' often appears in discussions surrounding accessibility, social equity, and awareness, particularly when addressing the experiences of visually impaired individuals. Its application in various contexts, from literature to social discourse, highlights the importance of acknowledging differing abilities and fostering inclusivity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,389, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.