1
as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
the escaping bridegroom bid farewell to the shocked wedding guests as he ran out the door
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2
as in disgusted
filled with disgust
we were shocked at the appalling conditions in the prison
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as in frightened
filled with fear or dread
the hikers were so shocked at the sight of a bear that they didn't dare move
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as in appalled
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
Mom was shocked by the terrible news that her cousin had died in an accident I was shocked to find out that I was the victim of identity theft
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
were shocked by the way the law against public intoxication was constantly being broken
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as in scared
to strike with fear
the sudden appearance of the ghost shocked us to the core
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Recent Examples of shocked
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Pushed back once again just a month ago, the actual trial is now set for May 18, 2026, though don’t be too shocked if that changes again.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2026
The crime shocked the community in Lancaster and those who knew the family.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
According to Rob Shuter, the whole family is shocked.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Pushed back once again just a month ago, the actual trial is now set for May 18, 2026, though don’t be too shocked if that changes again.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The second thing, you might be shocked that there are not very many sports.
—Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2026
The crime shocked the community in Lancaster and those who knew the family.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocked
Adjective
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The iguanas featured in the makeshift blanket are cold-stunned lizards.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Whenever this happens, iguanas, which are accustomed to hot weather, become cold-stunned.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to his controversial comment to Colton Underwood, his eyebrow-raising method of eating while in the castle has shocked — and disgusted — many viewers.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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TikTok users were quick to share their remarks on the viral clip, with many sharing disgusted reactions to the unsanitary nature of putting a foot near areas that touch food.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And so if this gets replicated, if there’s a spreading of feelings of fear, the most vulnerable people will be frightened to turn out.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both release a strong spray, or musk, when frightened.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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But just as those supporters should not be blamed for having mixed feelings, so Spurs staff would be entirely justified in feeling bemused, frustrated and appalled by any suggestion that fans do not want to get a result, just as Postecoglou was two years ago.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The unconscionable treatment of maids in Alma’s era finds uncomfortable parallels in the 1980s, when Angelika is both appalled and intrigued by the leering looks of her uncle Uwe (Konstantin Lindhorst).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Here's how Trump surprised the world.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The commitment to the character on the part of the puppeteers also surprised the celebrity guests.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Of course, the unions and progressive politicians claim there is no reason to be scared by the roughly $30 billion in additional taxes this would require.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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The two women saw broke, scared Diann alone in the lobby of a motel and invited her to stay with them.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, Bad Bunny — aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — focused on how is amazed by his good fortune.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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And amazed at what transpired in his comeback game.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The rest of us will sit here with Belichick, sick to our stomachs.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Now, the fear is getting sick or stuck far from home.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Shocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocked. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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