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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The Thanksgiving chaos wasn’t the first time residents said they had been blindsided by plans for the property.

From Los Angeles Times

To avoid being blindsided after a spouse’s death, Estrada recommends couples meet monthly to review their finances.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the U.S. legally forecloses this question while other nations leave it open, we risk being strategically blindsided.

From The Wall Street Journal

Read: I’m blindsided by extra Medicare charges because of my income.

From MarketWatch

Some of those who knew Toner-Rodgers said they were blindsided by the news.

From The Wall Street Journal