Definition

Not able to see or perceive; lacking sight or awareness of what is visible.

Example

The unseeing crowd walked past the street performer without noticing his talent.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some people seem unseeing in a crowded room?

Yeah, it's like they are completely unaware of what's happening around them.

Right? It's almost as if they're in their own little world.

Exactly! Sometimes I wonder what they're thinking about.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unseeing → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "seeing" (from Old English "seon", meaning to see). The word "unseeing" means not seeing or lacking the ability to see.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'seeing' — this helps you remember that 'unseeing' means not being able to see.

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