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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Don't be surprised if this nutty, caramel-y, chocolaty snack mix disappears quickly!
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Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Though the strike itself was a dramatic escalation, few people here were surprised.
—Armando Ledezma, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Within the New York headquarters for Sony Pictures, dressed in a chocolate brown tracksuit ensemble in January, O'Connell, 35, seems surprised to hear how one cosplayer recreated the look of Remmick impaled by a guitar for a fan convention last year.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Airport admirers may be surprised to see some stunning airports missing from the winners.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Though the strike itself was a dramatic escalation, few people here were surprised.
—Armando Ledezma, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Within the New York headquarters for Sony Pictures, dressed in a chocolate brown tracksuit ensemble in January, O'Connell, 35, seems surprised to hear how one cosplayer recreated the look of Remmick impaled by a guitar for a fan convention last year.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Airport admirers may be surprised to see some stunning airports missing from the winners.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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