
Blind spot
WordNet
noun
(1) The point where the optic nerve enters the retina; not sensitive to light
(2) A subject about which you are ignorant or prejudiced and fail to exercise good judgment
"Golf is one of his blind spots and he's proud of it"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light.
- In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror.
- When he changed lanes, he sideswiped a car that was in his blind spot.
- An inability to recognize a fact or think clearly about a certain topic, especially because of a prejudice.
- He loves her so much that he has a blind spot when it comes to her faults.
- A location where radio reception and/or transmission is significantly poorer than in surrounding locations.