Synonyms for
Shocked
Definition
To be surprised or startled by something unexpected.
Synonyms & similar words
traumatize
traumatise
takeaback
blowoutofthewater
scandalize
offend
appal
aghast
appall
outrage
scandalise
floor
ballover
dismayed
appalled
shock
astonished
surprised
amazed
startled
dumbfounded
flabbergasted
stupefied
thunderstruck
awed
dazed
stunned
bewildered
disconcerted
nonplussed
shaken
floored
appalled
horrified
terrified
frightened
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- deeply shocked
- utterly shocked
- shocked to the core
- shocked by the news
- shocked at the sight
- shocked and horrified
- shocked into silence
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe a strong negative emotional reaction to something unexpected or unpleasant. Can also describe a physical jolt or electrical shock.
Example sentences
- I was shocked when I found out that I had won the lottery.
- The loud noise from the fireworks shocked the dog.
- The teacher was shocked when she saw the students cheating on the test.
- I was shocked that my friend had never heard of pizza before.
- He was shocked when he saw his car had been stolen.
Quotes
I am shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!
I was shocked to see the amount of plastic that ends up in the ocean.
The world is shocked by the rise of authoritarianism.