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
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After obliging the flight attendant’s directive, Denton was further surprised when she was met by three police officers upon exiting the plane, who escorted her out of the airplane terminal.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 July 2024
Put another way, don’t be surprised if DeCosta adds another veteran edge rusher late in the summer once again.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
Chavarria is just as surprised to see his work everywhere.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2024
Anyone familiar with the recent history of American gun violence should not be surprised.
—Marin Cogan, Vox, 16 July 2024
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 July 2024
Put another way, don’t be surprised if DeCosta adds another veteran edge rusher late in the summer once again.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
Chavarria is just as surprised to see his work everywhere.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2024
Anyone familiar with the recent history of American gun violence should not be surprised.
—Marin Cogan, Vox, 16 July 2024
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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