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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Rylee Arnold, 28, recently purchased a home in Salt Lake City and was pleasantly surprised when her seller offered to cover many of the closing costs.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Don’t be surprised if a group dynamic undergoes a major shift as someone’s true colors are revealed.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
That could lead forecasters to be surprised when a hurricane suddenly intensifies.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 28 June 2025
Don’t be surprised if pop-up showers and thunderstorms interrupt what will be a hot and muggy Friday in the Kansas City area, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Don’t be surprised if a group dynamic undergoes a major shift as someone’s true colors are revealed.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
That could lead forecasters to be surprised when a hurricane suddenly intensifies.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 28 June 2025
Don’t be surprised if pop-up showers and thunderstorms interrupt what will be a hot and muggy Friday in the Kansas City area, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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