Blind ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Blind ( adjective )

1. Unable to see; sightless.
2. Lacking perception, awareness, or judgement.
3. Done without sufficient thought or consideration; reckless.

Origin:

From middle english, from old english blind, from proto-germanic *blinda, from proto-indo-european *bʰley- ('to shimmer, shine, dazzle, gleam, glimmer'). cognate with german blind, dutch blind, swedish blind.

Examples:

1. He was born blind and never saw the world with his own eyes.
2. She is blind to the consequences of her actions.
3. Their decision to invest in the company was blind and ended up being a huge mistake.

(As a verb)

Blind ( verb )

1. Unable to see; sightless.
2. Lacking perception, awareness, or judgement.
3. Done without sufficient thought or consideration; reckless.

Origin:

From middle english, from old english blind, from proto-germanic *blinda, from proto-indo-european *bʰley- ('to shimmer, shine, dazzle, gleam, glimmer'). cognate with german blind, dutch blind, swedish blind.

Examples:

1. He was born blind and never saw the world with his own eyes.
2. She is blind to the consequences of her actions.
3. Their decision to invest in the company was blind and ended up being a huge mistake.