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adjective

Definition of blindsidednext
as in surprised

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blindsided

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verb

past tense of blindside
as in bewildered

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blindsided
  1. surprised
  2. dumbstruck
  3. confused
  4. confounded
Adjective
  • However, many viewers were surprised to find out the fan-favorite character was actually played by a cisgender man, actor Park Sung-hoon, and not an actual transgender woman.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This Earth sign loves a good tradition, so don’t be surprised if your plans lean toward classic celebration with a thoughtful twist — romantic dinners, heartfelt toasts or something as simple as a genuine conversation about the future with your special someone.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of surprised
Adjective
  • The parents at this kind of show, of course, are less dumbstruck than the kids: The card is not floating but instead swinging on some string.
    Joseph Vukov, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2024
  • Maher, as Earle-Sears outlined the sins of story hour, was equally dumbstruck.
    Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 27 June 2021
Definition of dumbstruck
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of confused
Verb
  • The album confounded some critics upon its release, but was roundly embraced by fans as their favorite artist’s most unguarded statement to date.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Strands, our word search puzzle game, has confounded and enthralled solvers.
    New York Times, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of confounded
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