blindfolded

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adjective

blind·​fold·​ed ˈblīn(d)-ˌfōl-dəd How to pronounce blindfolded (audio)
Synonyms of blindfoldednext
: wearing a blindfold
a blindfolded prisoner

blindfolded

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adverb

: with the eyes covered by a blindfold

Examples of blindfolded in a Sentence

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Adjective
Another genre of video shows war violence: a Hungarian girl crying as her blindfolded father, wearing a Hungarian uniform, is executed, apparently in Ukraine. Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 At the challenge — the classic with a single caller controlling a bunch of blindfolded subordinates, the most S&M challenge Survivor has — Vatu loses and is going back to Tribal Council. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 Earlier in the episode, the immunity challenge and reward for chickens demanded sharp communication as the tribes selected one player each to direct the rest of their blindfolded tribemates. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Vatu took the loss on this challenge, which saw nearly every member of each tribe blindfolded and led through an obstacle course by one non-blindfolded member. Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blindfolded

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blindfolded was in 1579

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“Blindfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blindfolded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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