Synonyms of flabbergasted

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adjective

ˈfla-bər-ˌga-stəd 

1

as in amazed

affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise

was flabbergasted when we heard she was moving out of the state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazed
• stunned
• shocked
• astonished
• surprised
• horrified
• dumbstruck
• appalled
• astounded
• dumbfounded
• thunderstruck
• awestruck
• startled
• stupefied
• bewildered
• aghast
• dazed
• overwhelmed
• dismayed
• bowled over
• confused
• awed
• blindsided
• awesome
• wide-eyed
• widemouthed
• open-mouthed
• agape

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonchalant
• casual
• unruffled
• blasé

2

as in wondering

filled with amazement or wonder

responded to the news of his arrival with a flabbergasted gasp

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazed
• wondering
• astonished
• surprised
• bewildered
• awed
• marveling
• astounded
• dumbfounded
• stunned
• awestruck
• puzzled
• startled
• open-mouthed
• bemused
• overwhelmed
• staggered
• stupefied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimpressed
• disinterested
• indifferent
• unconcerned
• uninterested
• dispassionate
• impassive
• bored
• unemotional
• incurious
• jaded
• emotionless

flabbergasted

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verb

past tense of flabbergast

as in surprised

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprised
• amazed
• stunned
• shocked
• astonished
• startled
• dumbfounded
• astounded
• stupefied
• rocked
• thunderstruck
• bewildered
• perplexed
• confused
• floored
• nonplussed
• befuddled
• dismayed
• disconcerted
• bowled over
• dazed
• took aback
• took by surprise
• blindsided
• muddled
• confounded
• jarred
• blew away
• shook up
• discomfited
• knocked for a loop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flabbergasted

Adjective

An enthralling photo of Shelton knelling on one knee holding out a ring toward a flabbergasted Berdomas has over 15 million views on X largely due to the massive twister behind them. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2025

In a video shared on Miss America’s Instagram page, Stockard appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the victor. — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025

Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how problems so obvious in hindsight were allowed to happen. — Rebecca Santana, Sun Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024

The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024

Vinicius looked flabbergasted when referee Jesus Valenzuela produced a yellow card — one that means he will now be suspended for Brazil’s quarterfinal date with Uruguay. — Jack Lang, The Athletic, 2 July 2024

Verb

The Man of Steel star was flabbergasted by the entire incident. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

Hockney was flabbergasted by the asking price. — Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026

The show’s hosts were flabbergasted in their post-game coverage. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 June 2026

We are flabbergasted at the audacity of Todd and Chase Chrisley, who are more focused on attacking my client rather than defending themselves against the allegations of criminal conduct. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 May 2026

Beardsley described herself as flabbergasted by the news. — Abigail Min, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026

Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Not only was the hockey world surprised, Sennecke himself was flabbergasted. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026

Hong Kong Restaurant A fixture in downtown Nampa, the Chinese food destination abruptly closed in September, leaving customers flabbergasted, saddened and nostalgic. — Michael Deeds january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026