blindly

[ blahynd-lee ]

adverb

1. in a blind manner:

   We felt our way blindly through the black tunnel.

2. without understanding, reservation, or objection; unthinkingly:

   They followed their leaders blindly.

3. without continuation:

   The passage ended blindly 50 feet away.

Other Words From

• over·blindly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of blindly¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English blindlīce; blind, -ly

Example Sentences

For Black liberals, the idea of progress did not blindly assume its inevitability.

From Salon

Democrats seek the center blindly, often mistaking Washington’s perceived middle ground for America’s, although the two don’t look anything alike.

From Salon

Love was attempting to throw the ball away to avoid a sack and a safety, heaving the ball blindly and into McCollough’s arms near the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times

I'm actually fairly confident that it won't happen largely because the candidate herself has already demonstrated that she's not going to blindly follow their advice.

From Salon

It is not a time to rage blindly or with futility.

From Salon

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