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variants:
also dumfounded
Synonyms & Antonyms of dumbfounded
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
- dumbfounded by the realization that he had just won the grand prize in the multistate lottery
Synonyms for dumbfounded
Words Related to dumbfounded
- blindsided,
- startled,
- surprised
- (also surprized)
Near Antonyms for dumbfounded
- blasé
- (also blase),
- casual,
- nonchalant,
- unruffled
2
filled with amazement or wonder
- dumbfounded visitors to the Grand Canyon
Synonyms for dumbfounded
- amazed,
- astonished,
- astounded,
- awed,
- awestruck
- (also awestricken),
- flabbergasted,
- marveling
- (or marvelling),
- openmouthed,
- wondering
Words Related to dumbfounded
Near Antonyms for dumbfounded
dumbfounded
verb
variants:
also dumfounded
past tense of dumbfound
Synonyms of dumbfounded (Entry 2 of 2)
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
- the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader
Synonyms for dumbfounded
- amazed,
- astonished,
- astounded,
- bowled over,
- flabbergasted,
- floored,
- rocked,
- shocked,
- startled,
- stunned,
- stupefied,
- surprised
- (also surprized),
- thunderstruck
Words Related to dumbfounded
- befuddled,
- bewildered,
- blew away,
- blindsided,
- confounded,
- confused,
- dazed,
- discomfited,
- disconcerted,
- dismayed,
- jarred,
- muddled,
- nonplussed
- (also nonplused),
- perplexed,
- shook up
Phrases Synonymous with dumbfounded
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“Dumbfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbfounded. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.
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