adverb
- in a way that shows a lack of knowledge, understanding, or enlightenment; ignorantly or foolishly
Usage: formal or literary; often used to criticize someone's actions or beliefs as backward or uninformed
Examples
- He benightedly refused to accept the scientific evidence presented to him.
- The policy was benightedly designed without consulting experts in the field.
- She benightedly clung to outdated beliefs despite modern research.
- They benightedly opposed the reform, unable to see its benefits.
- The committee benightedly rejected the proposal without proper consideration.