What is blithely?

Blithely means in a carefree or casual way, without giving much thought or consideration to potential consequences. It is often used to describe someone who is blissfully ignorant or unaware of a situation's gravity. The word can have either a positive connotation (i.e., carefree and happy-go-lucky), or a negative one (i.e., irresponsible or reckless). Blithely is sometimes used interchangeably with the word "nonchalantly".