blindsided

[blahynd-sahy-did] / ˈblaɪndˌsaɪ dɪd /

VERB

attack by surprise

Synonyms

WEAK

bushwhack catch unaware hit unexpectedly sucker-punch

Example Sentences

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It’s not unusual for players to be blindsided by abrupt roster moves, good or bad.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The city’s real-estate leaders were blindsided by a proposed new tax that could hurt their business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In securities filings, Ghassemieh says he was blindsided by the announcement.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Tolly and Audrey tell the BBC it was a challenging period and Milena's decision left them "blindsided".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Because it might turn out that the fellow across the aisle was the guy you’d nearly blindsided at the freeway exit yesterday in order to beat him to a promising garage sale.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini