blindly
Americanadverb
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in a blind manner.
We felt our way blindly through the black tunnel.
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without understanding, reservation, or objection; unthinkingly.
They followed their leaders blindly.
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without continuation.
The passage ended blindly 50 feet away.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of blindly
before 900; Middle English; Old English blindlīce; see blind, -ly
Explanation
To do something blindly is to do it without looking. This word also refers to doing things thoughtlessly. If you blindly accept the friendship ring someone gives you, you might find yourself going to the prom with the wrong date. There are two related senses of blindly, but both involve being in the dark. If you enter a room blindly, you have your eyes closed or can't find the light switch. A quarterback might blindly throw the ball if he's under pressure and can't see the receivers. Similarly, to make a decision blindly is to do it without careful consideration. Actions taken blindly are done without looking at the risks. People tend to get in trouble when they act blindly.
Vocabulary lists containing blindly
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But trusting them blindly is a mistake unless they are grounded in real data.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
More broadly, investors have been blindly piling into space stocks due to excitement about SpaceX’s impending initial public offering.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
I was naïve and just totally blindly happy about the publishing process in the beginning.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
Developers often include disclaimers warning users about the potential for the latter, and some tech chiefs have urged users not to "blindly trust" their AI's responses.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
I heard him shout, and then something was yanking on my arm and I just blindly followed.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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