Definition

In a way that does not involve sight; without seeing.

Example

She moved sightlessly through the dark room, relying on her other senses.

Conversation

I was walking through the park and almost tripped over a bench.

Wow, that sounds dangerous! Were you looking at your phone?

Yeah, I was walking sightlessly while scrolling.

You should be careful! It’s easy to get hurt that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sightlessly → It is formed from "sight" (from Old English *sīht*, meaning the ability to see) and the suffix "-less" (meaning without). The word "sightlessly" means without the ability to see or lacking sight.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sight' as the ability to see, and '-less' means without. So, sightlessly helps you remember that it refers to being without sight.

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