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sightlessness

The state or condition of being unable to see.
Noun

This term describes a total absence of visual perception, carrying a clinical yet descriptive tone. It focuses on the state of the condition rather than the medical cause, often evoking a sense of permanence or a profound shift in how an individual interacts with their environment.

As an abstract noun derived from the suffix -ness, this word is strictly uncountable. It refers to a quality or state of being, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers; one cannot refer to multiple sightlessnesses.

Meanings

Noun

The state or condition of being unable to see.

The sudden onset of sightlessness left him dependent on a guide dog.

Examples

The sudden onset of sightlessness left him disoriented in his own home.

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The sudden onset of sightlessness left him disoriented in his own home.

I wonder if sightlessness makes the other senses sharper.

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I wonder if sightlessness makes the other senses sharper.

Her sightlessness was a result of a rare genetic condition.

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Her sightlessness was a result of a rare genetic condition.

The character in the novel navigated the city despite his total sightlessness.

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The character in the novel navigated the city despite his total sightlessness.

He adapted to his sightlessness with grace and determination.

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He adapted to his sightlessness with grace and determination.

The curse brought a permanent sightlessness that no magic could cure.

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The curse brought a permanent sightlessness that no magic could cure.

Is there any way to reverse this sightlessness through surgery?

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Is there any way to reverse this sightlessness through surgery?

The poet described sightlessness as a canvas of infinite darkness.

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The poet described sightlessness as a canvas of infinite darkness.

Living with sightlessness requires a great deal of patience and resilience.

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Living with sightlessness requires a great deal of patience and resilience.

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