blind

B1 · Intermediate

adj. not noticing or choosing to ignore something that is happening.

adj. lacking awareness, discernment, or the will to acknowledge a specific reality or truth.

“She was blind to his faults because she loved him so much.”

“The administration remained blind to the growing discontent among the staff until the sudden wave of resignations forced a policy change.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. doing something without having any information or without thinking about the risks.

adj. characterised by a lack of prior knowledge, evidence, or critical assessment.

“It was a blind date, so I had no idea what he looked like.”

“The investors showed blind faith in the startup, pouring in millions without conducting any thorough due diligence on the technology.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a cover for a window that you can pull down to block the light.

n. a functional window covering, typically consisting of slats or a roll of fabric, used to regulate light and privacy.

“I pulled down the blinds to keep the sun out of my eyes while I worked.”

“The office was equipped with automated blinds that adjusted themselves according to the intensity of the afternoon sun.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. something used to hide the truth or trick someone.

n. a ruse or subterfuge designed to conceal one's true motives or actions.

“The small shop was just a blind for their illegal gambling business.”

“The diplomatic mission was merely a blind, allowing the intelligence officers to operate within the country under the guise of official business.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to make someone unable to see, either for a short time or forever.

v. to deprive of sight, either permanently through injury or temporarily through intense light.

“The bright headlights of the oncoming car blinded me for a second.”

“The sudden flash of the explosion blinded the soldiers momentarily, leaving them disoriented in the darkness.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adv. doing something without being able to see what you are doing.

adv. performing an action without the aid of visual information or prior inspection.

“The pilot had to fly blind through the thick clouds using only his instruments.”

“Forced to navigate the cave system blind after his torch failed, he relied entirely on his sense of touch to find the exit.”

C1 · Advanced Cooking Technical

adv. baking a pastry shell without any filling inside it.

adv. the process of baking a pastry case before adding a filling, often using weights to prevent rising.

“You need to bake the pastry blind for ten minutes before adding the lemon cream.”

“To ensure a crisp base for the tart, the recipe instructs the chef to bake the shortcrust pastry blind using ceramic baking beans.”