partially sighted

British

adjective

1. unable to see properly so that even with corrective aids normal activities are prevented or seriously hindered
2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the )
  
  the partially sighted

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Usage

The generally accepted term to cover people with sight impairments is blind or partially sighted people

Other Word Forms

partial sight noun

Example Sentences

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Totally blind batters may have a partially sighted runner.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Each team must field at least four completely blind players, three who can see up to two metres, and four partially sighted players able to see up to about six metres.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

The charity says more than two million people are living with sight loss in the UK and half of them are blind and partially sighted and live with a long-term irreversible eye health condition.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

The policy and campaigners officer explained that some designs - such as floating bus stops, have been "dangerous for blind and partially sighted people".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

Simran is partially sighted and when she started running, she ran alone.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

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