blinded
word · lemma: blind
/ˈbɫaɪndɪd/
BLYN-did
/blˈaɪndɪd/
BLYN-did
Definition
Unable to see because of a very bright light, or unable to understand or notice something because of strong feelings or other distractions.
Usage & Nuances
'Blinded' is often used both literally (unable to see due to light or injury) and figuratively (unable to understand clearly because of emotion, prejudice, etc.). Common phrases: 'blinded by the light', 'blinded by love', 'blinded by anger'.
Spanish: cegado - deslumbrado (figurado)Portuguese (BR): cego - deslumbrado (figurado)Portuguese (PT): cego - deslumbrado (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 致盲的 - 目眩的（比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 致盲的 - 目眩的（比喻）Hindi: अंधा कर दिया - मोहित (प्रतीकात्मक रूप)Arabic: أعمى - مبهور (مجازي)Bengali: অন্ধ - চোখ ঝলসে যাওয়াRussian: ослеплённыйJapanese: 目がくらんだ - 盲目になったVietnamese: bị làm mù - bị che mờKorean: 눈이 멀다 - 판단력이 흐려지다Turkish: kör olmuş - gözü kamaşmışUrdu: اندھا - نظر سے محرومIndonesian: terbuta - dibutakan
Example Sentences
He was blinded by the bright headlights.
basic
The smoke blinded the firefighters.
basic
She was blinded by tears and couldn't see.
basic
He was so in love, he was blinded to her faults.
natural
Money has blinded him to what really matters.
natural
The sudden flash left everyone temporarily blinded.
natural