Synonyms of blindsiding

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adjective

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprising
• startling
• shocking
• amazing
• stunning
• astonishing
• unexpected
• jolting
• wonderful
• jarring
• stupefying
• incredible
• dumfounding
• breathtaking
• awesome
• astounding
• flabbergasting
• dumbfounding
• jaw-dropping
• miraculous
• unforeseen
• staggering
• unanticipated
• awful
• eye-opening
• upsetting
• marvellous
• extraordinary
• unusual
• spectacular
• disconcerting
• confusing
• confounding
• unannounced
• perplexing
• stupendous
• wondrous
• inconceivable
• unthinkable
• unlikely
• sensational
• uncommon
• remarkable
• unbelievable
• sublime
• impressive
• flustering
• unimaginable
• incomprehensible
• dismaying
• striking
• phenomenal
• prodigious
• marvelous
• befuddling
• heart-stopping
• portentous
• discomfiting
• bewildering
• outstanding
• nonplusing
• rare
• noticeable
• nonplussing
• conspicuous
• muddling
• fabulous
• notable
• unwonted
• unique
• singular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsurprising
• normal
• ordinary
• typical
• usual
• common
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

blindsiding

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verb

present participle of blindside

as in disconcerting

Synonyms & Similar Words

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