surprised
adjective
sur·prised
sər-ˈprīzd 
sə-
: feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected
was very surprised to see her there
was too surprised to speak
a surprised expression
Examples of surprised in a Sentence
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Wild card: Trade up Don’t be surprised if GM Brett Veach jumps up for a tackle or receiver.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Don’t be surprised if, someday soon, TikTok isn’t there anymore.
—Larry Seltzer, SPIN, 25 Apr. 2024
People are sometimes surprised to learn that they’re bound by such an agreement.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
However, many Californians may be surprised to learn that these two wet seasons fall within the realm of natural variability.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Archer emphasizes that this is a time for leaders to question everything, stay humble, and leave themselves open to being surprised.
—Molly Flatt, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
But Martin wasn’t surprised that his hard foul drew scrutiny from Celtics supporters.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Jimenez wasn't surprised to hear from me last week.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
The two medical students were surprised that in Chicago, adding ketchup could earn someone a scarlet letter.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Don’t be surprised if, someday soon, TikTok isn’t there anymore.
—Larry Seltzer, SPIN, 25 Apr. 2024
People are sometimes surprised to learn that they’re bound by such an agreement.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
However, many Californians may be surprised to learn that these two wet seasons fall within the realm of natural variability.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Archer emphasizes that this is a time for leaders to question everything, stay humble, and leave themselves open to being surprised.
—Molly Flatt, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
But Martin wasn’t surprised that his hard foul drew scrutiny from Celtics supporters.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Jimenez wasn't surprised to hear from me last week.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
The two medical students were surprised that in Chicago, adding ketchup could earn someone a scarlet letter.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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