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Definition of blindly

blindly

/ˈblaɪndli/
blind · ly

Adjective:blind
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• adverb

1

Without careful judgment, critical examination, or discernment; unquestioningly.

Example

"Consumers should never blindly accept marketing claims without reading the underlying product specifications."


2

Without being able to see where one is going or what one is doing.

Example

"During the sudden power outage, she reached blindly across the nightstand to find her flashlight."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English blindlice, meaning 'without sight' or 'in the dark,' formed from the adjective blind and the adverbial suffix -lice.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blindly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blindly
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