sightless
Americanadjective
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blind
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invisible
Other Word Forms
- sightlessly adverb
- sightlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of sightless
Example Sentences
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For a sightless artist—his preferred term—Rahsaan Roland Kirk was a remarkably visual performer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
The sightless child knows the other children, all able to see, are there but is left to stumble around, using sounds and knowledge of the space they're in as guides.
From Salon • May 25, 2023
Chinese red-headed centipedes are not the only sightless creatures that can perceive light.
From Science Magazine • Feb. 12, 2023
At some point, a sightless member of the community has to journey beyond it for medicine.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2020
Her determination drained away as her sightless eyes roved aimlessly back and forth.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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