shocked

Examples

• All

• When he entered the room, he was shocked to see seven people already sitting around the table.

  Academic text (2012)

• Some senior doctors, it said, "were shocked to hear that bullying and undermining was happening at their hospital."

  Academic text (2015)

• I was totally shocked that that happened.

  Theo Von Clips

• No, I really, I am so shocked by how much I like this.

• What are you looking so shocked for?

  Laughing Sinners (1931)

• I'm shocked to see that my daughter is finally getting married.

  Buck Southworth: U.S. Air Force Flight Crew (2021)

• As one of the observers noted, "I was shocked that the students were reading these texts over again."

  Academic text (2012)

• Egyptian troops, in particular, were shocked at the opposition they faced.

  Academic text (2017)

• I'm shocked because she is the most beautiful girl I've ever seen!

  Tim Kochis: Purple Heart (2013)

• When Sebastian told me what was going on with Rodger, I was shocked.

  Made in Romania (2010)

Synonyms

S

surprised

vsshocked

357 1.0

Feeling sudden wonder when something unexpected happens

is usually more upset and fearful rather than plain astonishment

A

amazed

vsshocked

138 1.0

Very surprised in a way that shows wonder

is more likely to include worry or fear instead of mere wonder

H

horrified

vsshocked

35 2.8

Feeling very shocked and upset because something is terrible or frightening

is similar but can be less about disgust and more about upset

S

stunned

vsshocked

29 3.0

Too shocked to move or think clearly

tends to include upset and dread rather than only frozen surprise

C

to caught off guard

vsshocked

29 4.1

Surprised and not ready for something that happens suddenly

is a stronger reaction with upset and fear, not only being unprepared

A

appalled

vsshocked

28 5.6

Shocked and upset by something bad or wrong

is a broader reaction of surprise with upset rather than pure horror

A

astonished

vsshocked

21 2.7

Feeling very surprised by something unexpected or hard to believe

is more negative, adding upset or dread to the surprising event

A

aghast

vsshocked

16 7.2

Feeling very shocked and upset after seeing or hearing something terrible

is more a general upset feeling with fear or dread

F

flabbergasted

vsshocked

9 6.7

Very surprised and unable to speak

is more likely to include upset, fear, or dread with the surprise

D

dumbfounded

vsshocked

7 4.6

Very surprised and unable to speak

is more an upset or fearful reaction rather than only silence

A

astounded

vsshocked

7 3.8

Very surprised and unable to believe what happened

is often darker and includes fear or dismay as well as surprise

T

thunderstruck

vsshocked

5 7.0

Very surprised and unable to speak or move

is more about being upset or horrified rather than only stunned amazement

N

nonplussed

vsshocked

3 8.9

Very surprised and confused so you do not know what to say or do

is more an upset or frightened feeling rather than puzzling confusion

D

dismayed

vsshocked

2 4.3

Feeling shocked and disappointed when something unexpected happens

adds stronger fear and consternation beyond simple worry or disappointment

H

horror-struck

vsshocked

1 7.2

So shocked and afraid that you cannot move

is broader, covering general upset or dread as well as horror

D

disconcerted

vsshocked

1 6.9

Feeling confused and uneasy because something surprised you

is stronger, adding fear or deep upset beyond mere composure loss

G

gobsmacked

vsshocked

• UK

1 8.6

Very surprised and unable to speak

is more tied to negative upset and dread not only surprise

S

shaken

vsshocked

2.7

Feeling upset and confused after a sudden bad event

is more tied to fear or dread rather than only being disturbed

C

consternated

vsshocked

• Archaic

8.4

Feeling very surprised and worried by something unexpected

is more focused on upset and dread rather than mainly confusion

D

dumbstricken

vsshocked

9.8

So shocked that you cannot speak for a short time

is instead often felt as upset or frightened as well as surprise

A

astonied

vsshocked

• Archaic

9.9

Feeling very surprised and unable to speak or move

is more likely to include dread or distress beyond mere astonishment

S

staggered

vsshocked

4.4

Very surprised by something you did not expect

is often more upset and disturbed rather than simple amazement

S

startled

vsshocked

3.3

Feeling sudden surprise and often jumping

is more about lasting upset and dread rather than a brief alarm

Antonyms

U

unfazed

5 5.3

Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem

U

unperturbed

2 7.0

Calm and not worried when things go wrong

How Shocked

horrified

35 2.8

shocked

543 2.1

surprised

357 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology