blindsiding

• Beschreibt ein Ereignis oder eine Nachricht, die unerwartet kommt und jemanden völlig überrumpelt. Bezeichnet etwas, das jemanden aus heiterem Himmel trifft und keine Zeit zur Vorbereitung lässt.

Describes an event or piece of news that is unexpected and catches someone completely off guard.

1. Surprising unexpectedlyB2informalamerican

   Causing someone to be surprised or shocked by something unexpected.

   Überraschend

   • The blindsiding news of the layoffs left everyone speechless.
   • Her blindsiding comment caught him completely off guard.
   • The blindsiding defeat in the final match was hard to accept.

   Synonymeastonishingshockingstartlingstunningsurprisingunexpected

   Antonymeexpectedforeseeablepredictableunsurprising

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden durch unerwartete Informationen oder ein plötzliches Ereignis zu überraschen oder zu schockieren, sodass die Person unvorbereitet oder desorientiert ist.

A noun referring to the act of surprising or shocking someone with unexpected information or an unforeseen event, often leaving them unprepared or disoriented.

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1. Unexpected shockB2informal

   The act of surprising someone with something unexpected, often unpleasant.

   Überrumpelung

   • The blindsiding of the team by the sudden resignation was shocking.
   • His blindsiding of her with the news caused a lot of confusion.
   • The blindsiding of the company by the new regulations was a major setback.

   Synonymebombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshocksurprisethunderbolt

   Antonymeforewarningpreparationwarning

• Jemanden völlig unerwartet treffen, meist mit etwas Unangenehmem oder Schockierendem, sodass er keine Zeit zur Reaktion hat.

A verb meaning to surprise someone, usually with something unpleasant or unexpected, often catching them off guard.

1. Catch unawaresB2informalamerican

   To surprise someone, especially with harmful or negative consequences.

   Überrumpeln

   • The news of the layoffs blindsided the entire department.
   • Her sudden resignation blindsided her manager.
   • The team was completely blindsided by the competitor's new product launch.

   Synonymeambushstartlesurprisewaylay

   Antonymealertforewarnpreparewarn

2. Attack from a hidden sideB2formalamerican

   To attack or hit someone from a direction where they cannot see you coming.

   Von der blinden Seite angreifen

   • The defender blindsided the quarterback, causing a fumble.
   • He was blindsided by a tackle from his left.
   • The player was penalized for blindsiding an opponent.

   Synonymeambushbushwhacksucker punchsurprisewaylay

   Antonymeconfrontface