surprised
Definition
Adjective: * Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment: The state of being caught off guard by an unexpected event, leading to feelings of amazement, shock, or disbelief.
Usage
The adjective "surprised" describes a person's emotional reaction. It is commonly used with the verb "to be" (e.g., I am surprised) or "to feel" (e.g., She felt surprised). It is often followed by a preposition ("by" or "at") or a clause ("that" or "to see/hear").
Examples
- With preposition 'by':
- With preposition 'at':
- With 'that' clause:
- With infinitive clause:
- As a modifier:
Advanced Usage
- Pleasantly surprised: To be surprised in a positive, enjoyable way.
- I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the restaurant.
- To take someone by surprise: To do something so unexpected that it causes surprise.
- The sudden storm took all the hikers by surprise.
Variants and Related Words
- Surprise (noun): The feeling caused by something unexpected; an unexpected event.
- The party was a complete surprise to her.
- Surprise (verb): To cause someone to feel surprised.
- His knowledge of ancient history surprised the professor.
- Surprising (adjective): Causing surprise.
- It was a surprising turn of events.
- Surprisingly (adverb): In a way that causes surprise.
- The test was surprisingly difficult.
Synonyms
- Astonished: Filled with sudden and great wonder or surprise.
- Amazed: Filled with great surprise or wonder.
- Aghast: Filled with horror or shock.
- Stunned: So shocked that one is temporarily unable to react.
- Taken aback: Suddenly surprised or disconcerted.
Antonyms
- Unsurprised: Not surprised; having expected something.
- Expectant: Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen.
- Unfazed: Not disconcerted or perturbed.
Idioms and Phrases
- (Someone's) surprised expression/look: The facial appearance of someone who is surprised.
- A surprised expression flashed across his features.
- To be in for a surprise: To be about to experience something surprising (often negative).
- If he thinks this job is easy, he's in for a surprise.
Adjective
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taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
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surprised by her student's ingenuity
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surprised that he remembered my name
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a surprised expression
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