blindly
adverb/ˈblaɪndli/
Frequency rank: #9,342 most common English word
Meaning
without thinking carefully or using judgment; in an unquestioning way.
Example sentence
She followed the instructions blindly without asking any questions.
Synonyms & related words
- unquestioningly
- mindlessly
- automatically
- obediently
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