eyeless

American

[ahy-lis] / ˈaɪ lɪs /

adjective

lacking eyes.

eyeless fish that evolved in dark caves.
lacking sight; blind.

Etymology

Origin of eyeless

First recorded in 1560–70; eye + less

Example Sentences

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Is it inevitable that AI will become Sorcerer Mickey and we’ll be the eyeless mops hauling the sloshing buckets of our customized content?

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

The device, which looks like a small table lamp, has an eyeless, mouthless head that lights up and swivels.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

The new world record-holder is a pale, eyeless creature with a long, threadlike body that’s nearly 100 times longer than it is wide.

From Scientific American • Dec. 17, 2021

How do eyeless creatures monitor the moon’s phases and determine when the time is right to start mingling?

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2016

Using a metal tool, the girl pointed to a discolored, eyeless egg.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

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