Synonyms

blindly

American

[blahynd-lee] / ˈblaɪnd li /

adverb

in a blind manner.

We felt our way blindly through the black tunnel.
without understanding, reservation, or objection; unthinkingly.

They followed their leaders blindly.
without continuation.

The passage ended blindly 50 feet away.

Other Word Forms

overblindly adverb

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.

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Example Sentences

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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

The memory of small children running blindly through the hallways screaming will stay with me forever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“If you blindly spend and say yes to everything, credit-card spending can quickly get out of hand,” said Sabol, a senior lead planner at Facet Wealth.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

I think about all the times I blindly followed him around, doing his bidding, happy that there was a place for me in his world.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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