Word
sighted
Phoneticssight·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsaɪtɪd/
UK/sˈaɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. having the ability to see; not blind.
adj. possessing the faculty of vision; typically used to distinguish from those who are blind or visually impaired.
Examples
“The sighted passengers helped the blind man find his seat.”
“The museum guide described the painting in detail for the blind visitors, while the sighted guests simply looked at it.”
“In a world designed primarily for the sighted, those with visual impairments often navigate spaces using sound and touch rather than sight.”
Examples
simple
“The sighted passengers helped the blind man find his seat.”
contextual
“The museum guide described the painting in detail for the blind visitors, while the sighted guests simply looked at it.”
complex
“In a world designed primarily for the sighted, those with visual impairments often navigate spaces using sound and touch rather than sight.”
Usage
Often used in contrast with 'blind' or 'visually impaired'.
Real-World Examples
“Mother-calf pairs are often sighted within about 40 miles of the New England shoreline .” Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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