blindly

[blahynd-lee] / ˈblaɪnd li /

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without direction, purpose adv.
carelessly adv.

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

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blindly

In that sense, blindly swallowing AI’s positive hype can be as dangerous as its alleged existential risks.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

The challenge isn’t to choose between embracing AI blindly and fearing it reflexively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

“Any media outlet blindly amplifying Kimmel’s egocentric delusion should insist on proof. Of which they will find none.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

She also warns against blindly taking advice from experts - but to listen and think for yourself.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

She leaped from Jordan’s lap and ran blindly to her bed.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

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