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1
as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
dumbfounded by the realization that he had just won the grand prize in the multistate lottery
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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
dumbfounded visitors to the Grand Canyon
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also dumfounded
as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader
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Recent Examples of dumbfounded
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Morning Show costars and friends of nearly three decades both learned something new about each other in a recent interview with LADbible, as Aniston, 56, was left dumbfounded after learning that Reese is not actually Witherspoon's name.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Roberts, dumbfounded, asked a clarifying question.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Accompanied by Danny Elfman’s jazzy score, the sequence feels genuinely dangerous, as cops and onlookers alike stand dumbfounded at Kiritsis’ brazen gambit.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
But all that has left many small and medium-sized vendors dumbfounded as to why Saks has not kept its promise to pay its bills, while larger vendors and luxury conglomerates — LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Richemont and Kering — have been getting paid.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The leaders of a group that searched for it at the end of June were dumbfounded when the King suddenly appeared on sonar, said Brendon Baillod, president of the Wisconsin Underwater Archeological Association.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Morning Show costars and friends of nearly three decades both learned something new about each other in a recent interview with LADbible, as Aniston, 56, was left dumbfounded after learning that Reese is not actually Witherspoon's name.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Roberts, dumbfounded, asked a clarifying question.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Accompanied by Danny Elfman’s jazzy score, the sequence feels genuinely dangerous, as cops and onlookers alike stand dumbfounded at Kiritsis’ brazen gambit.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
But all that has left many small and medium-sized vendors dumbfounded as to why Saks has not kept its promise to pay its bills, while larger vendors and luxury conglomerates — LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Richemont and Kering — have been getting paid.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Cubs fans who have caught Brewers games of late have likely been dumbfounded by their performance.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbfounded
Adjective
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But what happened next stunned everyone.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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No one was more stunned to learn that Reese Witherspoon's first name is not Reese than Jennifer Aniston.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From the Squishmallows x TONYMOLY K-beauty skincare cal to Olive & June’s nail cal, you’d be surprised by just how many launch every day.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
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Fever‘s popularity even surprised the band members, who weren’t quite convinced by its power.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And then at Veejay’s station — well, there are no clothes made yet, and Christian is shocked.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Violence prevention members ‘shocked’ at decision In addition to mockery from gun groups, the program met stiff opposition from its own members and longtime supporters.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fans in the comments expressed excitement about the forthcoming sequel to the witchy cult classic — which was based on the 1995 Alice Hoffman novel of the same name — while others seemed astonished that filming for the movie has already finished.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, The Pitt only has two wins so far, but Shawn Hatosy wins most astonished speech.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Shares of Oracle surged 36% in yesterday’s session after the company’s cloud growth estimates amazed Wall Street.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The 90-yard dash along the right sideline one play after Ruvalcaba’s interception amazed his teammates.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To be clear, it's been extremely detrimental to the Yankees, who have to be flabbergasted at his immediate fall-off upon arrival.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pitching coach was flabbergasted.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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William is totally bewildered and frustrated that it’s being sanctioned.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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Looking at the Williams in the wrong spot, the crew looked bewildered, while one person signaled Sainz to move on.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even his opponent on Friday, Auger-Aliassime, seemed awed by Sinner’s quarterfinal performance.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Guest was particularly awed by John’s willingness to push past his current health issues for the role.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Dumbfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbfounded. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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