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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Based on the findings, don’t be surprised if there are more lessons to be learned from the tragedy.
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Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Starting Jets center Joe Tippmann was one of those surprised people, but Glenn called Tippmann shortly after the deal was made to explain his thinking.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
Don’t be surprised if Woodson makes an early run at real playing time early in the season, specifically at free safety.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Republican Pollster Sounds Alarm as GOP Support Collapses Under Trump
Donald Trump's Immigration Approval Slips: Poll
Pam Bondi's Approval Rating Plummets Amid Epstein Controversy—Poll
Voters also appear surprised by the scope of the deportation program.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Starting Jets center Joe Tippmann was one of those surprised people, but Glenn called Tippmann shortly after the deal was made to explain his thinking.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
Don’t be surprised if Woodson makes an early run at real playing time early in the season, specifically at free safety.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Republican Pollster Sounds Alarm as GOP Support Collapses Under Trump
Donald Trump's Immigration Approval Slips: Poll
Pam Bondi's Approval Rating Plummets Amid Epstein Controversy—Poll
Voters also appear surprised by the scope of the deportation program.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for surprised
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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