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Synonyms for purblind

  • adjective

Most common

blind sand-blind mole-eyed dim-sighted myopic undiscerning

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

1. Blind — of a person, having impaired vision; partially blind; dim-sighted

blind, mole-eyed, dim-sighted, sand-blind, moon-blind, half-sighted, visually impaired, bisson dated

2. Dim — of a person, lacking in discernment or understanding; dim-witted, unintelligent

dim, obtuse

Other

undiscerning, myopic, mope-eyed dated

Antonyms

quick, smart, bright

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Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Of a person: having impaired vision; partially blind; dim-sighted.

  2. adj. 2

    Of a person: lacking in discernment or understanding; dim-witted, unintelligent.

Related words

Word family
purblindness

Example sentences

  • blind There's a blind man looking for a shadow of doubt.
  • myopic That's a very myopic way of thinking.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
purblindfalling
blindsteady
myopicrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
dim1
5 letters
blind1
6 letters
obtuse2, myopic3, bisson2
12 letters
undiscerning

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (obtuse2 = 2 syllables).