0 past simple and past participle of blindside
1 to surprise someone, usually with harmful results:
The recession blindsided a lot of lawyers who had previously taken for granted their comfortable income.
In bringing these influences to light, hopefully then, we will avoid being blindsided by them and consciously incorporate an understanding of their impact on our recommendations.
I can guarantee that you will not be bypassed or blindsided in the negotiations.
Frusciante was blindsided by his newfound fame, and struggled to cope with it.
The beautiful woman comes to the narrator, but is blindsided by his odd, sudden change of heart.
Remaining attorneys reported feeling blindsided by the unexpected upheaval, but those departing felt that the planned restructuring was coming too late.
My aim is to make information about immigration and visas more accessible and clear without getting blindsided by politics.
Jordison insists he did not quit the band and states that he was blindsided and shocked at the announcement.
She is blindsided by what her loved ones propose, which is getting treatment from a psychiatric facility.