color-blind

adjective
UK: /ˈkʌlərˌblaɪnd/
US: /ˈkʌlərˌblaɪnd/

  1. Unable to see the difference between particular colors, or only able to see limited amount of colors.

    1. My brother is color-blind and confuses red and green.
    2. Because he's color-blind, choosing the right paint shade was really difficult for him.

  2. Failing to notice or consider someone's race or ethnicity; treating all people as equal regardless of race.

    1. The company claims to be color-blind in its hiring practices.
    2. We should strive for a color-blind society where everyone has equal opportunities.

Synonyms

unbiased impartial
color-blind verb

  1. To cause (someone) to have difficulty in distinguishing colors.

    1. That bright light nearly color-blinded me.
    2. The explosion temporarily color-blinded the pilot, making landing difficult.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "color-blind" in English means: Unable to see the difference between particular colors, or only able to see limited amount of colors., Failing to notice or consider someone's race or ethnicity; treating all people as equal regardless of race..

The phonetic transcription of "color-blind" is /ˈkʌlərˌblaɪnd/ in British English and /ˈkʌlərˌblaɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "color-blind": unbiased, impartial.

Example usage of "color-blind": "My brother is color-blind and confuses red and green.". More examples on the page.