Synonyms of flabbergasting

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adjective

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

the flabbergasting sight of the mess that the teens had left in the kitchen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprising
• amazing
• startling
• shocking
• stunning
• astonishing
• wonderful
• stupefying
• astounding
• incredible
• breathtaking
• unexpected
• dumbfounding
• awesome
• jaw-dropping
• jolting
• dumfounding
• jarring
• marvellous
• miraculous
• staggering
• extraordinary
• eye-opening
• unusual
• spectacular
• awful
• blindsiding
• stupendous
• remarkable
• impressive
• wondrous
• perplexing
• unbelievable
• unanticipated
• unforeseen
• sublime
• dismaying
• marvelous
• inconceivable
• uncommon
• confusing
• incomprehensible
• sensational
• disconcerting
• confounding
• phenomenal
• unlikely
• upsetting
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• prodigious
• bewildering
• outstanding
• befuddling
• portentous
• rare
• unannounced
• discomfiting
• fabulous
• striking
• noticeable
• heart-stopping
• notable
• nonplusing
• unwonted
• conspicuous
• flustering
• nonplussing
• unique
• muddling
• singular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsurprising
• ordinary
• typical
• usual
• normal
• common
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

flabbergasting

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verb

present participle of flabbergast

as in amazing

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazing
• surprising
• stunning
• astonishing
• shocking
• startling
• astounding
• dumbfounding
• stupefying
• surprizing
• rocking
• dumfounding
• bewildering
• perplexing
• taking by surprise
• disconcerting
• befuddling
• bowling over
• thunderstriking
• dismaying
• taking aback
• jarring
• confusing
• discomfiting
• blindsiding
• nonplussing
• flooring
• blowing away
• dazing
• muddling
• confounding
• shaking up
• nonplusing
• knocking for a loop