Blindsided
Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪdɪd/
Blindsided (adj)
- Caught off guard by something unexpected, so you are not ready to respond.
- Put at a disadvantage by an unexpected event, especially when you were not given a fair chance to prepare.
Blindsided (verb)
- 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.