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BLINDLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does blindly mean?

• BLINDLY (adverb)
The adverb BLINDLY has 2 senses:

1. without seeing or looking
2. without preparation or reflection; without a rational basis

Familiarity information: BLINDLY used as an adverb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• BLINDLY (adverb)

Sense 1

blindly ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Without seeing or looking

Context example:

he felt around his desk blindly

Pertainym:

blind (unable to see)

Sense 2

blindly ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Without preparation or reflection; without a rational basis

Context examples:

they bought the car blindly / he picked a wife blindly

Pertainym:

blind (not based on reason or evidence)

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