Blindsiding — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈblīn(d)-ˌsīd/ blind·side

Meaning & Definition of Blindsiding

Blindsiding (verb)

  1. to hit, strike, or tackle (someone who is facing in another direction) suddenly and very hard, to attack (someone) from their blind side
  2. to surprise (someone) unpleasantly

Blindsiding (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

    "the last-minute blindsiding allegations that almost derailed the candidate's campaign"

    similar: amazing, astonishing, astounding, dumbfounding, eye-opening, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting, shocking, startling, stunning, stupefying, surprising
    related: unannounced, unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen, awesome, awful, breathtaking, fabulous, heart-stopping, marvelous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stupendous, sublime, wonderful, wondrous, extraordinary, phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular, befuddling, bewildering, confounding, confusing, discomfiting, disconcerting, dismaying, flustering, muddling, nonplussing, perplexing, upsetting, incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unlikely, unthinkable, singular, uncommon, unique, unusual, unwonted, conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable, impressive, striking
    opposite: unsurprising
    near: common, customary, mundane, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual

Blindsiding (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in confusing, bewildering

    similar: befuddling, bewildering, blowing away, confounding, confusing, dazing, discomfiting, disconcerting, dismaying, jarring, muddling, nonplussing, perplexing, shaking up, amazing, astonishing, astounding, bowling over, dumbfounding, flabbergasting, flooring, rocking, shocking, startling, stunning, stupefying, surprising, thunderstriking

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blindsiding

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blindsiding:

amazing, astonishing, astounding, dumbfounding, eye-opening, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting, shocking, startling, stunning, stupefying, surprising, befuddling, bewildering, blowing away, confounding, confusing, dazing, discomfiting, disconcerting, dismaying, muddling, nonplussing, perplexing, shaking up, bowling over, flooring, rocking, thunderstriking

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Blindsiding

Words with the opposite meaning of Blindsiding:

unsurprising

Related Words for Blindsiding

unannounced, unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen, awesome, awful, breathtaking, fabulous, heart-stopping, marvelous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stupendous, sublime, wonderful, wondrous, extraordinary, phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular, flustering, upsetting, incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable

Near Antonyms of Blindsiding

common, customary, mundane, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual

Word Forms of Blindsiding

Inflections: blindsided, blindsides

Origin & Etymology of Blindsiding

First known use: 1950

Frequently Asked Questions about Blindsiding

What does "Blindsiding" mean?

"Blindsiding" means to hit, strike, or tackle (someone who is facing in another direction) suddenly and very hard, to attack (someone) from their blind side. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to hit, strike, or tackle (someone who is facing in another direction) suddenly and very hard, to attack (someone) from their blind side. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Blindsiding"?

Other words for "Blindsiding" include amazing, astonishing, astounding, dumbfounding, eye-opening, flabbergasting, jarring and jaw-dropping. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blindsiding" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blindsiding"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blindsiding". Common alternatives include amazing, astonishing, astounding, dumbfounding, eye-opening, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting and shocking.

What is the opposite of "Blindsiding"?

Antonyms of "Blindsiding" include unsurprising. Near antonyms include common, customary, mundane and normal.

How do you use "Blindsiding" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blindsiding" in a sentence: "the last-minute blindsiding allegations that almost derailed the candidate's campaign".

Is "Blindsiding" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blindsiding" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Blindsiding"?

"Blindsiding" is pronounced /ˈblīn(d)-ˌsīd/ and divided into syllables as blind·side.

What is the origin of the word "Blindsiding"?

First known use: 1950.