Synonyms of stupefying

stupefying 1 of 2

adjective

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

the stupefying figures for poverty and starvation in some parts of the reputedly rich country

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

stupefying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of stupefy

as in amazing

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

stupefied by the ruling that he could not compete because he missed the qualifying age by two days

Synonyms & Similar Words

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