B2nounhealth
US/ˈblaɪnd.nəs/
UK/ˈblaɪnd.nəs/
the condition of not being able to see; also not noticing or understanding something obvious
In context
Some eye diseases can lead to blindness if they are not treated early.
Cataracts are still a common cause of blindness in poor countries.
His blindness to his own mistakes made him a difficult boss.
Words that go with blindness
verb + noun
- cause blindnessWithout treatment, the infection can cause blindness.
noun + noun
- colour blindnessAbout one in twelve men has some form of colour blindness.
- night blindnessA lack of vitamin A often leads to night blindness.
verb + preposition
- lead to blindnessDiabetes can lead to blindness if it isn't controlled.
adjective + noun
- total blindnessThe accident left him with total blindness in one eye.
- partial blindnessShe suffers from partial blindness after a stroke.
noun + preposition
- blindness toThe report criticised the government's blindness to the problem.