adv
blindly
BLYND-lee
adv
1
Without being able to see; using senses other than sight.
"He groped blindly for the light switch in the dark room."
2
Without thinking carefully or questioning what is happening.
"She blindly followed her manager's instructions, even when they made no sense."
How to Use Blindly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout seeing, or — more often in everyday use — without questioning or thinking things through.
Common pairings
blindly follow
blindly trust
grope blindly
blindly obey
Word Forms
more blindly comparative, most blindly superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "blind" plus the adverb ending "-ly," which turns the adjective into a description of how something is done.