blind
adjective
unable to see; having severely impaired or absolutely no sense of sight; sightless.
self-blinded
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a word derived from
blind.
Example Sentences
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If the case of Andre Thomas — schizophrenic, self-blinded and facing death by the state — doesn’t urge the importance of such forums, it’s hard to imagine what might.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2013
When at last the self-blinded Oedipus writhes and moans, Teiresias plumbs his insatiable pride: "He wanted to be the happiest of men, now he wants to be the unhappiest."
From Time Magazine Archive
And the miserable self-blinded old man could not see it!
From Alcestis by Murray, Gilbert
Through the lips of the self-blinded Oedipus, Sophocles makes mention of this secret place.
From Selected Polish Tales by Busch, Marie
A woman in this position will descend, self-blinded, to acts of meanness which would be revolting to her if they were related of another person.
From The Black Robe by Collins, Wilkie
