Blindsided

Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪdɪd/

Blindsided (adj)

  1. Caught off guard by something unexpected, so you are not ready to respond.
  2. Put at a disadvantage by an unexpected event, especially when you were not given a fair chance to prepare.

Blindsided (verb)

  1. To surprise someone so suddenly that they cannot react in time.

Examples

  • The team was blindsided by an unexpected hit in the final round.
  • I blindsided my opponent with an unexpected hit at the start.

Blindsided (adjective)

Examples

  • I was blindsided by the sudden surprise announcement.
  • She felt blindsided when the sudden surprise plan changed.