blindly
pronunciation
How to pronounce blindly in British English:
UK [ˈblaɪndli]
How to pronounce blindly in American English:
US [ˈblaɪndlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- without seeing or looking
- without preparation or reflection; without a rational basis
Word Origin
- blindly (adv.)
- Old English blindlice; see blind (adj.) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Why should developing countries blindly follow its model now ?
- 2. Never blindly believe anything you read or hear about .
- 3. The crisis shows that blindly seeking growth is dangerous .
- 4. Neither centralisation nor decentralisation should be followed blindly .
- 5. Clients may have committed money to the sector rather blindly .