blindness
/ˈblaɪndnəs/
noun
- The condition of being unable to see.
- The disease caused gradual blindness over several years.
- Blindness can be caused by injury, infection, or genetic conditions.
- Guide dogs help people with blindness navigate safely.
- A lack of awareness, understanding, or willingness to notice something.
- His willful blindness to the problems at work led to the company's failure.
- The government's blindness to the housing crisis made the situation worse.
- There is a cultural blindness to the struggles of minority groups.
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