unblinded

/ˌən-ˈblīn-dəd/ (ame, mw)

unblinded — adjective

  • unblindedpositive
  • more unblindedcomparative
  • most unblindedsuperlative

1. able to see, or able to judge a situation without being misled by false ideas.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

able to see, or able to judge a situation without being misled by false ideas.

例句

The child covered his unblinded eye during the vision test.

an unblinded eye

After months of lies, Mira felt unblinded and saw the scam clearly.

be unblinded by experience

同義詞
  • clear-eyed

    strongly figurative; stresses realistic judgment more than physical sight

  • undeceived

    formal and focused on no longer believing something false

  • sighted

    mainly literal; describes the ability to see rather than judgment

反義詞
  • blinded

    unable to see clearly, either physically or in judgment

  • deluded

    figurative and focused on believing something untrue

文法句型

an unblinded eye

an unblinded view

be unblinded by experience

用法筆記

Often used in literal medical contexts about sight, but it can also describe judgment that is no longer clouded by loyalty, fear, or false hopes.

常見錯誤

❌The report gave an unblind view of the costs.
✅The report gave an unblinded view of the costs.
💡the adjective form here is 'unblinded', not 'unblind'.

2. already told important information that was being hidden so a test or decision w

2.形容詞C1
釋義

already told important information that was being hidden so a test or decision would stay fair.

例句

Doctors reviewed the unblinded results before deciding whether to stop the trial.

unblinded results

Once the study was unblinded, Brandon learned he had received the real drug.

be unblinded after the trial

同義詞
  • open-label

    used when both doctors and participants know which treatment is given from the start

  • revealed

    broader everyday word; not limited to formal trial design

  • informed

    general word for knowing facts, but less specific than trial language

反義詞
  • blinded

    used when key assignment information is kept hidden

  • masked

    technical trial term meaning the same kind of information is concealed

文法句型

unblinded study

unblinded data

be unblinded after the trial

用法筆記

Common in clinical trials and other controlled tests. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about hidden information being revealed, not about physical sight or figurative clear judgment.

常見錯誤

❌The trial was unblinded from the first day, so no one knew the assignments.
✅The trial was blinded from the first day, so no one knew the assignments.
💡if the assignments stay hidden, the study is 'blinded', not 'unblinded'.

3. having no blind or set of blinds covering the window.

3.形容詞C2
釋義

having no blind or set of blinds covering the window.

例句

The flat had one unblinded kitchen window facing the busy street.

an unblinded window

Sirin felt exposed in the unblinded changing room beside the pool.

同義詞
  • bare

    general word suggesting there is no covering, not specifically blinds

  • uncovered

    broader word for not being covered by anything

反義詞
  • blinded

    fitted with blinds or covered by them

  • screened

    covered in a way that gives privacy

文法句型

an unblinded window

an unblinded room

用法筆記

This sense is literal and refers only to window coverings. Distinguish from sense 2, which belongs to experiments and hidden information.

常見錯誤

❌The room was unblinded because the lamp was too bright.
✅The room was brightly lit because the lamp was too bright.
💡'unblinded' here refers to missing blinds, not to strong light.