Definitions:

1. Describes an action done in a silly, foolish, or absurd manner. ADVERB
   • He daftly joked about something serious, which didn't go well.
2. In a mildly insane manner. ADVERB
   • She daftly decided to wear sandals in the snow, and now her feet are freezing.
3. Refers to behaving or acting in a silly, foolish, or absurd manner. ADVERB
   • He daftly attempted to fix the leaking pipe with duct tape, resulting in an even bigger mess.
4. Typically used to describe actions characterized by a lack of common sense or judgment. ADVERB
   • The team daftly overlooked the most obvious solution to the problem.

Synonyms:

• absurdly
• balmily
• dottily
• foolishly
• inanely
• nuttily
• preposterously
• ridiculously
• silly
• unwisely
• wackily