blindsided
verb/ˈblaɪndsaɪdɪd/
Frequency rank: #16,927 most common English word
Meaning
Suddenly surprised or caught off guard by something unexpected.
Example sentence
She felt completely blindsided when her best friend announced moving abroad without any warning.
Synonyms & related words
- ambushed
- sucker-punched
- blindfolded
- shocked
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