blithely

blithely
UK [ˈblaɪðlɪ] / US adverb
1) in a way that does not consider the real problems or possible disadvantages of something

He blithely ignores everyone's complaints about the software.

2) happily, especially because you do not realize that something is wrong

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  • blithely — adv. happily, carelessly, lightheartedly …   English contemporary dictionary

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