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
Examples of surprised in a Sentence
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The two medical students were surprised that in Chicago, adding ketchup could earn someone a scarlet letter.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The actors were surprised to learn that the Euphoria star, 26, shared screen time with them.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Audiences get to know these characters and setting on equal footing regardless of prior knowledge and can be equally surprised by what’s revealed on their journey.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The team was surprised that the Wigner crystal remained stable over a longer range than expected.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
So archaeologists weren’t surprised when a construction project at the church uncovered several skeletons — but the grave held an 800-year-old mystery, too.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Colbert took the notes to heart and delivered an unexpectedly impressive performance — even Morris looked visibly surprised at certain points.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Japanese officials appear surprised and upset by Mr. Biden’s comments and the prospect that the president could scuttle the merger.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
But many students are still surprised when additional charges of ~$72 per course (or ~$300-400 per semester) show up on their bursar bills.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The actors were surprised to learn that the Euphoria star, 26, shared screen time with them.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Audiences get to know these characters and setting on equal footing regardless of prior knowledge and can be equally surprised by what’s revealed on their journey.
—Richard Newby, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The team was surprised that the Wigner crystal remained stable over a longer range than expected.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
So archaeologists weren’t surprised when a construction project at the church uncovered several skeletons — but the grave held an 800-year-old mystery, too.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Colbert took the notes to heart and delivered an unexpectedly impressive performance — even Morris looked visibly surprised at certain points.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Japanese officials appear surprised and upset by Mr. Biden’s comments and the prospect that the president could scuttle the merger.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
But many students are still surprised when additional charges of ~$72 per course (or ~$300-400 per semester) show up on their bursar bills.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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