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dim-sighted

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not able to see clearly or easily; having weak or cloudy vision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: clear-sighted

Broader terms: vision-impaired

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having greatly reduced vision

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: near-blind, purblind, sand-blind, visually impaired, visually challenged

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Galician: chosco — not able to see clearly or easily
  • German: schwachsichtig — not able to see clearly or easily
  • Ancient Greek: ἀμβλυωπός (ambluōpós) — not able to see clearly or easily
  • Māori: pārewha — not able to see clearly or easily
  • Māori: pōnakonako — not able to see clearly or easily
  • Māori: matakene — not able to see clearly or easily
  • Māori: atarua — not able to see clearly or easily