How Do You Spell BLINDSIDE?

Pronunciation: [blˈa͡ɪndsa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Blindside is a noun that means to attack or surprise someone unexpectedly. The pronunciation of this word is /ˈblaɪndsaɪd/. In phonetic transcription, it is spelled as "BLAHYND-sahyd." The word blind means unable to see, while the side means the direction or position of someone or something. The combination of the two creates the meaning of someone being caught or attacked from a position that they did not expect. The word is commonly used in sports, politics, and everyday conversations.

BLINDSIDE Meaning and Definition

1. "Blindside" is a verb that refers to catching someone off guard by surprising them with unexpected or unforeseen information, action, or event. It typically involves withholding or concealing information until the last moment, resulting in the individual being taken by surprise and left without time to prepare or react adequately.

   The term "blindside" also carries a connotation of the element of surprise being unsettling or disadvantageous to the person being blindsided, as it often disrupts their plans, expectations, or beliefs. It can involve various contexts such as interpersonal relationships, professional environments, sports, or even everyday situations.

   For example, in a conversation, someone might blindside another person by introducing a controversial topic without any forewarning or by making an unexpected personal attack. In business, being blindside can occur when a competitor suddenly unveils a new product or strategy that strongly challenges an industry's conventional practices. In sports, a player may be blindsided by an opponent who unexpectedly tackles or intercepts the ball, surpassing their line of vision and obstructing them from seeing the impending action.

   In summary, the concept of "blindside" encompasses surprising someone with unforeseen information or action, often leading to their disorientation or disadvantage due to the absence of prior knowledge or anticipation.

Common Misspellings for BLINDSIDE

• alondside
• blindsides
• blimdside
• bliindside
• Lindsie
• Bliindeside
• beindside
• blindskne
• Brindfire
• Blintsie

Etymology of BLINDSIDE

The word "blindside" originated in the sporting realm, specifically in the game of football (American football). Its etymology can be traced back to the early 1970s.

The term "blindside" refers to the side of the field that a player cannot see. In football, the blindside typically refers to the "weak side" of the offensive line, where the quarterback is most vulnerable to being hit from an unanticipated direction. This is because most quarterbacks are right-handed, so their left side is their blindside.

The etymology of "blindside" is a combination of the words "blind" and "side". "Blind" refers to the inability to see, and "side" refers to a particular direction or area. Together, they express the notion of the side that is unseen or not easily visible.

Similar spelling words for BLINDSIDE

• blind curve,
• blunderer,
• blind corner,
• blind bend,
• blind spot,
• blende,
• blind person,
• blunder,
• blunted,
• blinder,
• blind eel,
• blind man,
• blind snake,
• blind drunk,
• blundell,
• blonde,
• blinding,
• blinded,
• Blondell,
• blind gut,
• blind alley,
• blender,
• blindly,
• blennioid,
• blennioidea,
• blindfolded,
• blindworm,
• blindfold,
• blended,
• blind side,
• blind trust,
• blind date,
• blindness,
• blenniidae.

Conjugate verb Blindside

CONDITIONAL

I would blindside

you would blindside

he/she/it would blindside

we would blindside

they would blindside

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be blindsiding

you would be blindsiding

he/she/it would be blindsiding

we would be blindsiding

they would be blindsiding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have blindside

you would have blindside

he/she/it would have blindside

we would have blindside

they would have blindside

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been blindsiding

you would have been blindsiding

he/she/it would have been blindsiding

we would have been blindsiding

they would have been blindsiding

FUTURE

I will blindside

you will blindside

he/she/it will blindside

we will blindside

they will blindside

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be blindsiding

you will be blindsiding

he/she/it will be blindsiding

we will be blindsiding

they will be blindsiding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blindsided

you will have blindsided

he/she/it will have blindsided

we will have blindsided

they will have blindsided

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been blindsiding

you will have been blindsiding

he/she/it will have been blindsiding

we will have been blindsiding

they will have been blindsiding

IMPERATIVE

you blindside

we let´s blindside

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to blindside

PAST

I blindsided

you blindsided

he/she/it blindsided

we blindsided

they blindsided

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was blindsiding

you were blindsiding

he/she/it was blindsiding

we were blindsiding

they were blindsiding

PAST PARTICIPLE

blindsided

PAST PERFECT

I had blindsided

you had blindsided

he/she/it had blindsided

we had blindsided

they had blindsided

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been blindsiding

you had been blindsiding

he/she/it had been blindsiding

we had been blindsiding

they had been blindsiding

PRESENT

I blindside

you blindside

he/she/it blindsides

we blindside

they blindside

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am blindsiding

you are blindsiding

he/she/it is blindsiding

we are blindsiding

they are blindsiding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

blindsiding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blindsided

you have blindsided

he/she/it has blindsided

we have blindsided

they have blindsided

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been blindsiding

you have been blindsiding

he/she/it has been blindsiding

we have been blindsiding

they have been blindsiding