blindsiding

• Describe un evento o una noticia que es inesperada y pilla a alguien por sorpresa, causando desconcierto o shock.

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.

   Coger por sorpresa / desconcertar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosastonishingshockingstartlingstunningsurprisingunexpected

   Antónimosexpectedforeseeablepredictableunsurprising

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de sorprender o impactar a alguien con información inesperada o un acontecimiento imprevisto, dejando a menudo a la persona desprevenida o desorientada.

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.

   Choque inesperado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbombshelleye openerjoltrevelationshocksurprisethunderbolt

   Antónimosforewarningpreparationwarning

• Verbo que significa sorprender a alguien de forma inesperada, generalmente con algo negativo o desagradable, a menudo pillándolo desprevenido o sin que pueda reaccionar a tiempo.

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.

   Coger desprevenido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosambushstartlesurprisewaylay

   Antónimosalertforewarnpreparewarn

2. Attack from a hidden sideB2formalamerican

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

   Atacar por sorpresa desde un lado oculto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosambushbushwhacksucker punchsurprisewaylay

   Antónimosconfrontface