Optoblivion
The Word You’ve Been Needing Without Knowing It
Have you ever watched someone defend the indefensible?
Have you seen people ignore glaring red flags—just because they’re emotionally invested, politically biased, or personally offended by the truth?
Have you met that one person who sees only the flaws in others—no matter how tiny—and completely ignores their goodness?
You’re not crazy for noticing.
You’re not alone in the frustration.
The world’s been missing a word.
Now, we have one.
Meaning of Optoblivion
/ˌɒp.təˈblɪv.i.ən/ (noun)
The intentional state of mental or emotional blindness where an individual selectively ignores obvious truths, especially negative ones, while fixating on imagined virtues or insignificant flaws.
Often driven by bias, emotional attachment, pride, or ulterior motives.
Why We Need This Word Now
In an age of echo chambers, cult-like followings, and the idolization of broken systems, optoblivion describes what’s become disturbingly common:
Defending abusers because “he’s my pastor, father, or president.”
Demonizing people for honest mistakes while glorifying others for massive wrongs.
Seeing only what you want to see, and rejecting reality to protect your pride or politics.
We’re not talking about ignorance.
We’re talking about willful blindness.
We needed a word. And now we have one.
Etymology of the Word Optoblivion
Optoblivion is born from two Latin roots:
Opto– → relating to sight, vision, or eyes
Oblivion → a state of forgetfulness, unconsciousness, or being unaware
Together, they form a sharp, poetic term that describes the toxic mix of sight + chosen forgetfulness.
Word Variations of Optoblivion and how to Use
| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| optoblivion | noun | The condition or state itself |
| optobliviate | verb | To ignore evident truth willfully |
| optoblivious | adjective | Describes someone who chooses biased blindness |
| optoblivionist | noun | A person who habitually lives in this state |
Example Sentences of Optoblivion:
“His optoblivion made him ignore years of abuse just to defend a political idol.”
“You’re being dangerously optoblivious—open your eyes before this mess swallows you.”
“She optobliviated every red flag because she was in love with the illusion.”
Can Optoblivion Be Positive?
Here’s the twist: not all optoblivion is harmful.
Sometimes, choosing what not to focus on can be healthy, constructive, and even empowering.
People can ignore negativity or unnecessary fears to focus on solutions, goals, or personal growth.
Leaders can filter out distractions and focus on opportunities rather than setbacks. They can choose to praise, reward, and celebrate virtues, and extra achievements rather than setting punitive measures for not meeting benchmarks.
Spiritually, some individuals choose to focus on hope and affirmation rather than immediate hardships, fostering resilience and courage.
In these contexts, optoblivion isn’t about denial of reality; it’s about selective focus, using your mental energy for what truly matters.
It’s a subtle but powerful reminder: what we choose to see, or ignore, shapes who we become.
The Vision Ahead
Words shape culture.
They sharpen conversations.
They help us call out what we often struggle to name.
Optoblivion is more than just a clever invention—it’s a mirror for modern times.
From now on, when you see people blindly defending evil or intentionally twisting perception to fit their bias; call it what it is.
👉🏽 That’s optoblivion.
👉🏽 That’s being optoblivious.
👉🏽 That’s an optoblivionist in action.
Join the Movement
Optoblivion was first introduced by Galaxy Solomon in July, 2025 but it belongs to everyone now, especially to those who are tired of watching reality get buried under bias.
You can help spread it:
Use it in your writing
Speak it in your vlogs and podcasts
Drop it in comment sections, sermons, classrooms, and captions
Let’s give the world the vocabulary to see clearly again.
Because truth is still truth even if you’re living in optoblivion.
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