Learn how to use the comparative “blinder” and superlative “blindest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “blind”?

The comparative form of “blind” is “blinder”.

Example

She is blinder than her sister and requires a guide dog.

Example

The fog made it blinder outside, so we had to be extra careful while driving.

What is the superlative form of “blind”?

The superlative form of “blind” is “blindest”.

Example

Among all the participants, she is the blindest and requires the most assistance.

Example

The dense fog made it blindest outside, causing major disruptions in transportation.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with blind, blinder, and blindest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more blind' and 'most blind' are not commonly used because they sound awkward. Instead, blinder and blindest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Blind does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: BlindBlinder Superlative: BlindBlindest

Expressions with similar meanings to “blinder”

A more formal way of describing someone with a greater degree of visual impairment

Example

He is more visually impaired than his friend and uses a white cane to navigate.

Used to describe someone with less vision compared to others

Example

The child is less sighted than her classmates and needs to sit closer to the board.

A sensitive way of referring to someone with a higher level of visual impairment

Example

The organization provides support for individuals who are more visually challenged.

Expressions with similar meanings to “blindest”

A more formal way of describing someone with the highest degree of visual impairment

Example

He is the most visually impaired person I know and relies on a guide dog for daily activities.

Used to describe someone with the least amount of vision compared to others

Example

The elderly woman is the least sighted among her peers and needs constant support.

A sensitive way of referring to someone with the highest level of visual impairment

Example

The organization focuses on providing resources for those who are most visually challenged.

Using than with comparative “blinder”

When using the comparative form blinder to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is blinder than her sister." Here, than is used to show that the level of visual impairment of 'she' is greater than the level of visual impairment of her sister.

How can I use this expression in context?

“blinder” and “blindest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Vision Impairment

    He is blinder than his friend and requires a white cane to navigate.

    He is blinder than his friend and requires a white cane to navigate.

  • 2Weather Conditions

    The heavy rain made it blinder outside, making it difficult to see.

    The heavy rain made it blinder outside, making it difficult to see.

  • 3Disabilities

    Among all the participants, she is the blindest and requires the most assistance.

    Among all the participants, she is the blindest and requires the most assistance.

  • 4Medical Conditions

    The disease caused her to become blinder over time, leading to complete loss of vision.

    The disease caused her to become blinder over time, leading to complete loss of vision.

  • 5Accessibility

    The building has accommodations for the blindest individuals, including braille signage and tactile pathways.

    The building has accommodations for the blindest individuals, including braille signage and tactile pathways.

Related idioms and phrases

Turn a blind eye

To ignore or pretend not to notice something

Example

The teacher decided to turn a blind eye to the student's minor mistake.

In the blink of an eye

Happening very quickly or suddenly

Example

The car accident occurred in the blink of an eye, leaving everyone shocked.

Love is blind

When someone is in love, they may overlook flaws or negative aspects of their partner

Example

Despite his faults, she still loves him. Love is blind.

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