PURBLIND Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

purblind

adjective

Definition of purblind

as in blinded

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as in myopic

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Adjective

Fake controversies that always tilt against one specific viewpoint and ideology that they are too blinded to understand.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
One of the critical risks to patient privacy is the accidental inclusion of personally identifiable information in what is supposed to be a blinded data payload.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Definition of blinded

Adjective

Mahoney says, for example, many consumers tend to be myopic - being laser-focused on things like the upfront sticker price of a good or service, but not thinking about the overall cost and experience of dealing with a company.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 2026
Wilson believes that’s a myopic way to view his idealism.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of myopic

Adjective

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said threats from the United States were unacceptable and shortsighted.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
In my view, statements to that effect are shortsighted, prioritizing short-term social effects over more insidious and long-term issues, including addiction.

— Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of shortsighted

Adjective

Experts stated that there is still more to be known about the mechanism by which these sightless cells perceive the game or understand their objectives.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Then there’s the additional intrigue of just how Bocelli makes his way through the world, as a sightless person, constantly on the go.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025

Definition of sightless

Adjective

Severely nearsighted, Isul wore eyeglasses with thick plastic lenses, which obscured her lovely, small eyes.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Roosevelt credits that experience with transforming him from a frail, nearsighted youth into a rugged individual who years later would become the 26th president and a pioneering conservationist.

— Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

Definition of nearsighted

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