Blinded
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈblaɪn.dɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Blinded is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of blind.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of blind.
More Meanings
- Deprived of sight; thus:
- Lacking intellectual discernment, as for example because of greed or stupidity.
- Covered by blinds.
- (of a bus) Displaying a particular destination or route number on the blinds.
- (sciences) Willingly prevented from knowing certain information that, were it known, might bias an outcome or decision (either consciously or unconsciously).
Example Sentences
blinded windows
The bus was blinded for route 100 to the city centre.
Synonyms for blinded
Depending on context, synonyms include masked, blind, unsighted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unsighted, short-sighted, dazed, wanton, indiscriminate, driven.
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