# sighted

/ˈsaɪtɪd/ (US) · /sˈaɪtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sighted
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. having vision

adjective · CEFR B2

having the ability to see; not blind.

For teachers: possessing the faculty of vision; typically used to distinguish from those who are blind or visually impaired.

- The museum offers special tours for both sighted and blind visitors.
- The study compared the spatial navigation skills of sighted participants with those of individuals who had been blind from birth.

Usage: Often used in contrast with '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.

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