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blindsiding

/ˈblaɪnd.saɪ.dɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈblaɪnd.saɪ.dɪŋ/C2formalamerican
  • ruОписывает событие или новость, которые являются неожиданными и застают кого-то врасплох.

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.

    ruОшеломляющий

    • 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.

    Synonymsastonishingshockingstartlingstunningsurprisingunexpected

    Antonymsexpectedforeseeablepredictableunsurprising

Forms
  • more blindsiding comparative form
  • most blindsiding superlative form

noun

/ˈblaɪnd.saɪ.dɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по удивлению или шокированию кого-либо неожиданной информацией или непредвиденным событием, часто оставляющее человека неподготовленным или дезориентированным.

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

uncountable

  1. Unexpected shockB2informal

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

    ruНеожиданный удар

    • 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.

    Synonymsbombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshocksurprisethunderbolt

    Antonymsforewarningpreparationwarning

Forms
  • blindsidings plural form
  • blindsidings' possessive plural form
  • blindsiding's possessive singular form

verb

blindside/ˈblaɪnd.saɪd/C1formalamerican
  • ruГлагол, означающий застать кого-то врасплох, обычно чем-то неприятным или неожиданным, часто застав врасплох.

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.

    ruЗастать врасплох

    • 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.

    Synonymsambushstartlesurprisewaylay

    Antonymsalertforewarnpreparewarn

  2. Attack from a hidden sideB2formalamerican

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

    ruНапасть со слепой стороны

    • 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.

    Synonymsambushbushwhacksucker punchsurprisewaylay

    Antonymsconfrontface

Forms
  • blindsided past participle
  • blindsided past simple
  • blindsiding present participle
  • blindsides third person singular