Definitions

blindly

[blahynd-lee] / ˈblaɪnd li /

ADVERB

without direction, purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aimlessly frantically indiscriminately instinctively madly wildly

WEAK

at random confusedly in all directions pell-mell purposelessly

Antonyms

WEAK

carefully cautiously considerately purposely reasonably sensibly

ADVERB

carelessly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

foolishly impulsively passionately recklessly

WEAK

heedlessly inconsiderately obtusely purblindly regardlessly senselessly thoughtlessly tumultuously unreasonably unreasoningly willfully without rhyme or reason

Antonyms

WEAK

carefully cautiously considerately purposely reasonably sensibly

Example Sentences

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The world’s largest crude importer didn’t respond to the shock by blindly chasing every available barrel at any price, Innes said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

I was naïve and just totally blindly happy about the publishing process in the beginning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

If I were in Makhmudov's corner, I'd say rush him - not blindly, but get close, get on his chest and get in front of him.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Instead of blindly bidding up shares of just about every company making its Wall Street debut, there have been some big misses scattered among some successful debuts.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A polar bear towered above it all, slashing blindly with skillet-sized paws.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Vocabulary lists containing blindly

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