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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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

But that highlights the difference between blindly buying some brand-name stock after it plunges and having a sophisticated view of what it’s worth despite the news: You’re not Warren Buffett.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Freeman's centre role feels like one to preserve with for now, but not blindly.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Even if you hire a top team — including an experienced estate-planning attorney and financial adviser — don’t blindly follow their lead.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025

Through a red glow of pain, he saw Annabeth a few yards away, wandering blindly toward the edge of the cliff.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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