B2adverbpsychologysociety
US/ˈblaɪnd.li/
UK/ˈblaɪnd.li/
without thinking carefully or asking questions, or without being able to see
In context
Do not blindly follow advice you find on the internet.
He reached blindly for the light switch in the dark.
Many people blindly trust famous brands without comparing prices.
Words that go with blindly
adverb + verb
- blindly followEmployees should not blindly follow every order.
- blindly trustNever blindly trust a stranger online.
- blindly acceptDo not blindly accept what you are told.
- blindly obeyThey blindly obeyed the leader.
verb + adverb
- grope blindlyShe groped blindly for her phone.
- stumble blindlyWe stumbled blindly through the smoke.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He believed blind in his friend.Correct: He believed blindly in his friend.