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What is another word for bolt out of the blue?

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Noun
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(neutral or negative in nature) An unexpected or astonishing event or fact
surprise
bombshell
jolt
shock
curveball
start
disappointment
eye-opener
miscalculation
revelation
jaw-dropper
rarity
shocker
stunner
thunderbolt
whammy
abruptness
blindside
rude awakening
suddenness
source of amazement
kick in the guts
bolt from the blue
turn-up for the books
turn up for the books
life-changing experience
unforeseen circumstance
jar
blow
upset
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Noun
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An unfortunate shock or disappointment
blow
calamity
catastrophe
disaster
misfortune
setback
upset
disappointment
shock
tragedy
affliction
bombshell
debacle
jolt
letdown
mishap
surprise
whammy
comedown
disturbance
frustration
misadventure
reverse
thunderbolt
disgruntlement
let-down
body blow
knock-back
rude awakening
source of distress
bolt from the blue
kick in the teeth
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