1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
was flabbergasted when we heard she was moving out of the state
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as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
responded to the news of his arrival with a flabbergasted gasp
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me
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Recent Examples of flabbergasted
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Few in cable news media can boast of such a tenuous understanding of American politics, as evidenced by Reid’s flabbergasted reaction to Donald Trump’s 2024 defeat of Kamala Harris.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
In a video shared on Miss America’s Instagram page, Stockard appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the victor.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how glaring and elementary security failings were allowed to happen, including communications difficulties between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, as well as the lax security of the rally perimeter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen.
—Rebecca Santana, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
Vinicius looked flabbergasted when referee Jesus Valenzuela produced a yellow card — one that means he will now be suspended for Brazil’s quarterfinal date with Uruguay.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
The unexpected barb left Kimmel flabbergasted.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Shapiro was flabbergasted and offended.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Not only was the hockey world surprised, Sennecke himself was flabbergasted.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Hong Kong Restaurant A fixture in downtown Nampa, the Chinese food destination abruptly closed in September, leaving customers flabbergasted, saddened and nostalgic.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
There he was flabbergasted to discover video footage of a woman wearing a dark Balenciaga sack dress on the streets of Paris in the ’50s, encountering curiosity and visible scorn.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
To be clear, it's been extremely detrimental to the Yankees, who have to be flabbergasted at his immediate fall-off upon arrival.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
An enthralling photo of Shelton knelling on one knee holding out a ring toward a flabbergasted Berdomas has over 15 million views on X largely due to the massive twister behind them.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Few in cable news media can boast of such a tenuous understanding of American politics, as evidenced by Reid’s flabbergasted reaction to Donald Trump’s 2024 defeat of Kamala Harris.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
In a video shared on Miss America’s Instagram page, Stockard appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the victor.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how glaring and elementary security failings were allowed to happen, including communications difficulties between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, as well as the lax security of the rally perimeter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen.
—Rebecca Santana, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
Vinicius looked flabbergasted when referee Jesus Valenzuela produced a yellow card — one that means he will now be suspended for Brazil’s quarterfinal date with Uruguay.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Verb
This leaves Gerry flabbergasted.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
The unexpected barb left Kimmel flabbergasted.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Shapiro was flabbergasted and offended.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Not only was the hockey world surprised, Sennecke himself was flabbergasted.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Hong Kong Restaurant A fixture in downtown Nampa, the Chinese food destination abruptly closed in September, leaving customers flabbergasted, saddened and nostalgic.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
There he was flabbergasted to discover video footage of a woman wearing a dark Balenciaga sack dress on the streets of Paris in the ’50s, encountering curiosity and visible scorn.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
To be clear, it's been extremely detrimental to the Yankees, who have to be flabbergasted at his immediate fall-off upon arrival.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergasted
Adjective
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This visual sleight of hand worked so well that sometimes even Gomez was amazed.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Liu, so amazed, emerges from the building with her phone out.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the investing space, the boss of the world’s biggest investor, Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tagen, told CNBC he was surprised by how muted the market action has been to the war, saying he is concerned by the long term impact of higher oil prices.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Of the 37 total nominees, 10 teachers and two principals will be named as Golden Apple Award winners and will be surprised with the honor during classroom visits on an unspecified date in the spring.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cabot immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota killing off a late-period penalty was about the only highlight for Wild fans, who went to the second intermission a bit stunned at the deficit facing their team.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Live, the 11-year-old actor shared his astonished reaction to getting the note.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Colleagues and fans were shocked — how could Zac sink so low, go mass commercial?—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Venezuela’s dominant pitching and timely hitting shocked the United States, 3-2, to capture the World Baseball Classic (WBC) title for the first time in team history.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hamilton and Madison would have been aligned in horrified opposition had Washington, without congressional action, dispatched gunboats to sink British ships.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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And the posts do tend to trigger horrified reactions from other TikTok users.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful about coming on so strong that others are bewildered or defensive.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Just a direct, almost bewildered question aimed at the creator.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On one hole, a volunteer walked behind him and startled him, triggering panic.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stock markets started Monday with significant losses as investors were startled by the spike in oil and gas prices.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Flabbergasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flabbergasted. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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