Blind to Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫaɪnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BLIND too, BLIND tuh, BLIND tih
blˈaɪnd/ /tˈuː
blind TOO
Definition
If someone is "blind to" something, they do not notice it or refuse to recognize it, even though it is obvious.
Usage & Nuances
Usually figurative, not about physical sight. Common with negative qualities or problems: 'blind to the risks', 'blind to her own faults'. Implies ignorance or denial, not just missing by accident. Formal or neutral register.
Spanish: ciego a - incapaz de verPortuguese (BR): cego para - não perceberPortuguese (PT): cego a - incapaz de verChinese (Simplified): 对……视而不见 - 对……看不见Chinese (Traditional): 對……視而不見 - 對……看不見Hindi: से अनजान - देख न पानाArabic: أعمى عن - غير مدركBengali: অবজ্ঞা করা - উপেক্ষা করাRussian: не замечать - игнорироватьJapanese: 気づかない - 無視するVietnamese: không nhận ra - phớt lờKorean: 못 보다 - 무시하다Turkish: görmezden gelmekUrdu: نظرانداز کرنا - انجان بنناIndonesian: tidak menyadari - mengabaikan
Example Sentences
She is blind to her own mistakes.
basic
He was blind to the danger ahead.
basic
They are blind to the needs of others.
basic
Sometimes love makes people blind to obvious problems.
natural
We're not blind to the challenges—we just choose to stay positive.
natural
Don't be blind to opportunities just because you're afraid to change.
natural