BLINDSIDING Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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blindsiding

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verb

present participle of blindside

as in disconcerting

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Adjective

The claim that mitochondrial dysfunction is a factor in mental health disorders as well as physical ones is surprising to many people.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Louis-Dreyfus works to make Polly relatable, a surprising choice for one of television’s most astringent comic presences.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of surprising

Verb

Rates of autism are rising to previously unseen levels, owing largely to better detection and new diagnostic criteria, but the numbers are still disconcerting.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
It is filled with off-putting, perhaps even disconcerting antics, and teams don't want to add that to their locker room.

— Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of disconcerting

Adjective

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Holcomb combines a startling precociousness with a moxie that has already shattered expectations.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
While the numbers are startling, Ohtani's at-bats suggest something isn't right.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of startling

Adjective

The series is notorious for its shocking plot twists (many of which bring dramatic, fatal ends to important characters).

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2026
Bajaria is said to have attended the town hall that Head of Scripted, UCAN Jinny Howe held Wednesday afternoon amid the layoffs, making her exit today feel abrupt and shocking to staffers.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of shocking

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The threats are constantly evolving, layering upon themselves with bewildering speed.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
But these casting decisions are bewildering, to say the least, and will certainly cost the film ticket sales and potential revenue.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of bewildering

Verb

Vincent Carchietta / Imagn Images via Reuters Connect NEW YORK — Tuesday night made the New York Yankees’ decision not to add at least one high-leverage reliever at the trade deadline look questionable at best, and befuddling at worst.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The 1,000-person guest list was impressive, expansive and, occasionally, befuddling.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of befuddling

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