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Meaning of the word blindness in English

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blindness

US /ˈblaɪnd.nəs/
UK /ˈblaɪnd.nəs/
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Noun

1.

the state or condition of being unable to see due to injury, disease, or a congenital condition

Example:
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She has suffered from congenital blindness since birth.
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The accident caused his temporary blindness.
Synonym:
anopsiaamaurosis
Synonym:
sightvision
2.

a lack of perception, understanding, or judgment

Example:
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His political blindness prevented him from seeing the truth.
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There was a certain blindness in his approach to the problem.
Synonym:
ignoranceobliviousnessunawareness
Synonym:
insightawarenessunderstanding
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