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

Innes believes companies will prefer to put their faith in low-cost projects rather than rushing "blindly" into massive expansion.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

“The message is: bullish above $80k, but not blindly bullish.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Celaena covered her head as they swept upon her, and she kicked blindly.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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