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.
예시
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The committee was criticized for blindly following outdated protocols.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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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.
빠른 퀴즈
Investors are warned not to _____ follow social media trends when choosing stocks.
정답!
정답은: blindly
예시
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The committee was criticized for blindly following outdated protocols.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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
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.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'blindly' when they actually mean 'blankly' (e.g., 'staring blindly' is rare; it is usually 'staring blankly').
암기 팁
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.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'blind' (destitute of sight) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many Western cultures, 'blind obedience' is viewed negatively as it contrasts with the values of individualism and critical inquiry.
빠른 퀴즈
Investors are warned not to _____ follow social media trends when choosing stocks.
정답!
정답은: blindly
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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