blindly

adverb

blind·​ly ˈblīn(d)-lē 

: in a blind way

groping blindly in the dark passage

:

a

: without reason or understanding : without comprehension or consideration

let no one follow me blindly

b

: without conscious purpose : mechanically

toying blindly with the ringlet on her neck

c

: without an opening or outlet

the path ended blindly at a high brick wall

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from blind entry 1 + -ly

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Rhymes for blindly

• kindly
• designedly
• resignedly
• unkindly