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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Mporokoso, who produced 16 points and a handful of steals, wasn’t surprised.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
However, few regulars around the program would be surprised if Mikhail plays major snaps next season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Both stared in my direction, looking surprised at the chance for free food out here.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Don’t be surprised if Daniel Gafford or Klay Thompson is dealt before Thursday’s deadline.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
However, few regulars around the program would be surprised if Mikhail plays major snaps next season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Both stared in my direction, looking surprised at the chance for free food out here.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Don’t be surprised if Daniel Gafford or Klay Thompson is dealt before Thursday’s deadline.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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