blithely
Americanadverb
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without much thought, concern, or care.
I blithely went ahead with my project without really considering the impact it would have on my career.
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in a joyous or happy way; cheerfully or lightheartedly.
Left to my own devices I would blithely live the rest of my days imagining new recipes and tweaking old ones.
Etymology
Origin of blithely
Example Sentences
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Backed into a corner by the threat of a career-ending scandal—one that would not only undo her but also her blithely trusting editor — Elizabeth agrees to make the fantasy corporeal.
From Salon
It follows the fortunes and travails of the Oppermann family in Berlin as upper-class Jews during the rise of National Socialism, a phenomenon they blithely dismiss until that’s no longer possible.
In a feat that would become an instant legend, the captain blithely sails the ship into dock, then backs her into her berth while still under sail.
When asked by ABC News’ Mary Bruce about the propriety of hosting the prince, the president blithely dismissed the concern.
From Salon
But this isn’t to say that workers of any age should blithely assume they’ll be immune to job eliminations due to AI.
From MarketWatch
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