blindly
To perform an action without being able to see where one is going or what one is doing. In a figurative sense, it refers to acting without critical judgment, awareness, or consideration of the facts and consequences.
例文
3 / 5He groped blindly for the light switch in the pitch-black room.
He searched with his hands without being able to see for the light switch in the dark room.
The committee was criticized for blindly following outdated protocols.
The committee faced criticism for following old rules without questioning them.
I just blindly picked a name out of the hat for the secret Santa.
I chose a name without looking or thinking about it for the gift exchange.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Imagine someone wearing a blindfold while trying to throw a dart; they are acting 'blindly' because they can't see the target or the consequences.
クイックテスト
Investors are warned not to _____ follow social media trends when choosing stocks.
正解！
正解は： blindly
例文
He groped blindly for the light switch in the pitch-black room.
everydayHe searched with his hands without being able to see for the light switch in the dark room.
The committee was criticized for blindly following outdated protocols.
formalThe committee faced criticism for following old rules without questioning them.
I just blindly picked a name out of the hat for the secret Santa.
informalI chose a name without looking or thinking about it for the gift exchange.
Academic integrity is compromised when students blindly cite sources they have not actually read.
academicIntegrity is at risk when students reference authors without checking the material themselves.
Entering a new market blindly without conducting research is a recipe for financial disaster.
businessStarting business in a new area without data or knowledge usually leads to failure.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
the blind leading the blind
uninformed people trying to guide other uninformed people
love is blind
when you love someone, you do not see their faults
blindly loyal
being loyal even when the person or cause is wrong
よく混同される語
Blankly refers to showing no expression on your face, whereas blindly refers to acting without sight or thought.
Bluntly means speaking in a very direct or even rude way, while blindly relates to a lack of awareness.
使い方のコツ
This word is most frequently used metaphorically to criticize a lack of critical thinking. It often appears in contexts involving trust, obedience, or decision-making.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'blindly' when they actually mean 'blankly' (e.g., 'staring blindly' is rare; it is usually 'staring blankly').
覚え方のコツ
Imagine someone wearing a blindfold while trying to throw a dart; they are acting 'blindly' because they can't see the target or the consequences.
語源
Derived from the Old English 'blind' (destitute of sight) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, 'blind obedience' is viewed negatively as it contrasts with the values of individualism and critical inquiry.
クイックテスト
Investors are warned not to _____ follow social media trends when choosing stocks.
正解！
正解は： blindly
関連語彙
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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