stunned; stunning
1
: to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
2
: to shock with noise
3
: to overcome especially with paralyzing astonishment or disbelief
Synonyms
Examples of stun in a Sentence
Verb
The angry criticism stunned them.
His old friends were stunned at his success.
She sat in stunned disbelief.
There was a stunned expression on her face.
weapons that can stun people temporarily
Recent Examples on the Web
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
In the father-daughter prom shot shared by Dwyane, the model stuns in the elegant Miu Miu look as her dad poses proudly next to her with his hand around her waist.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Late three-run homer by Paschal stuns Keller Fort Worth Paschal catcher Samantha Garcia hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift the Panthers to a 3-2 win over Keller in Game 1 of their Class 6A bi-district softball series at Saginaw High School.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
Jeff Kahrs, until recently a senior advisor and district director for LaTurner, announced his campaign for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District on Thursday, a week after LaTurner stunned Kansas Republicans with his decision, citing a desire to pursue other opportunities and spend time with family.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Hundreds of people were stunned by the original commenters brash remarks.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Music executive Sabrina Harrison stunned in a full Versace look.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
Jamal Murray’s greatest shot: Before buzzer beater to stun Lakers, Murray needed encouragement from Nuggets
Ninety seconds into the second half, Davis converted a 3-point play that put the visitors up 17.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
The Lakers led 68-48 early in the third before getting stunned by the Nuggets, who outscored the visitors 53-31 over the final 22 minutes.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Verb
Usher Raymond Wears Valentino Our May/June cover star Usher Raymond stunned in an all-white suit designed by Valentino.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
In the father-daughter prom shot shared by Dwyane, the model stuns in the elegant Miu Miu look as her dad poses proudly next to her with his hand around her waist.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Late three-run homer by Paschal stuns Keller Fort Worth Paschal catcher Samantha Garcia hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift the Panthers to a 3-2 win over Keller in Game 1 of their Class 6A bi-district softball series at Saginaw High School.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
Jeff Kahrs, until recently a senior advisor and district director for LaTurner, announced his campaign for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District on Thursday, a week after LaTurner stunned Kansas Republicans with his decision, citing a desire to pursue other opportunities and spend time with family.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Hundreds of people were stunned by the original commenters brash remarks.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Music executive Sabrina Harrison stunned in a full Versace look.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
Jamal Murray’s greatest shot: Before buzzer beater to stun Lakers, Murray needed encouragement from Nuggets
Ninety seconds into the second half, Davis converted a 3-point play that put the visitors up 17.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
The Lakers led 68-48 early in the third before getting stunned by the Nuggets, who outscored the visitors 53-31 over the final 22 minutes.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Stun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stun. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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stun
transitive verb
stunned; stunning
: to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow
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