Synonyms of shocked

shocked 1 of 2

adjective

ˈshäkt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonchalant
• casual
• unruffled
• blasé

2

as in disgusted

filled with disgust

we were shocked at the appalling conditions in the prison

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgusted
• sick
• outraged
• angered
• angry
• revolted
• infuriated
• enraged
• sickened
• repulsed
• nauseated
• repelled
• upset
• displeased
• indignant
• weary
• furious
• fed up
• incensed
• irate
• apoplectic
• livid
• fuming
• mad
• riled
• wrought (up)
• worked up
• sore
• steaming
• roiled
• rankled
• ticked
• cheesed off
• shirty
• horn-mad
• teed off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delighted
• pleased
• satisfied
• thankful
• gratified
• thrilled
• charmed
• fascinated
• enthralled
• tickled
• enchanted
• spellbound
• entranced
• mesmerized
• captivated
• bewitched
• beguiled

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frightened
• afraid
• terrified
• scared
• horrified
• alarmed
• worried
• fearful
• aghast
• startled
• upset
• spooked
• appalled
• panicked
• affrighted
• scary
• hysterical
• nervous
• horror-struck
• terrorized
• anxious
• apprehensive
• disturbed
• timid
• perturbed
• disquieted
• agitated
• disconcerted
• panicky
• dismayed
• shrinking
• wary
• timorous
• unnerved
• intimidated
• uneasy
• fainthearted
• phobic
• cautious
• tremulous
• daunted
• cowed
• shy
• jittery
• jumpy
• careful
• funky
• fearsome
• panic-stricken
• coward
• chicken
• cowardly
• craven
• pusillanimous
• gutless
• skittish
• unadventurous
• tremulant
• heedful
• prudent
• lily-livered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fearless
• unafraid
• daring
• adventurous
• spirited
• audacious
• bold
• brave
• spunky
• sure
• gutsy
• courageous
• plucky
• venturesome
• confident
• collected
• intrepid
• heroic
• unperturbed
• daredevil
• composed
• dashing
• assured
• hardy
• valiant
• cool
• stalwart
• gallant
• adventuresome
• sanguine
• stout
• valorous
• venturous
• undaunted
• resolute
• dauntless
• stouthearted
• manful
• lionhearted

shocked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of shock

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appalled
• horrified
• stunned
• scared
• frightened
• startled
• astonished
• outraged
• amazed
• terrified
• alarmed
• disgusted
• shook
• jolted
• overwhelmed
• shook up
• floored
• flabbergasted
• dumbfounded
• dismayed
• panicked
• stupefied
• astounded
• upset
• sickened
• spooked
• awed
• displeased
• offended
• scandalized
• disturbed
• terrorized
• revolted
• nauseated
• frighted
• disconcerted
• affrighted
• knocked for a loop
• perturbed
• freaked (out)
• unnerved
• daunted
• scarified
• repelled
• distressed
• bowled over
• disquieted
• unsettled
• dispirited
• emasculated
• turned off
• demoralized
• discomforted
• overpowered
• discomposed
• chilled
• undid
• crushed
• weirded out
• unmanned
• unstrung

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleased
• delighted
• gratified
• rejoiced
• buffered
• tickled
• tempted
• cushioned
• assured
• charmed
• enticed
• comforted
• cheered
• reassured
• consoled
• soothed
• solaced

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

3

as in scared

to strike with fear

the sudden appearance of the ghost shocked us to the core

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frightened
• scared
• terrified
• startled
• horrified
• spooked
• alarmed
• panicked
• terrorized
• shook
• amazed
• appalled
• frighted
• affrighted
• scarified
• worried
• dismayed
• astounded
• awed
• distracted
• jolted
• gave one the creeps
• made one's flesh creep
• upset
• disturbed
• shook up
• disconcerted
• daunted
• unnerved
• perturbed
• floored
• bowled over
• unsettled
• disquieted
• dispirited
• distressed
• discomforted
• emasculated
• demoralized
• psyched (out)
• discomposed
• chilled
• undid
• unmanned
• unstrung

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassured
• assured
• cheered
• comforted
• consoled
• soothed
• encouraged
• inspired
• heartened
• emboldened
• solaced
• steeled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shocked

Adjective

But something fascinating was happening behind the scenes, coinciding with the disaster that had sent Olin overseas and left her bandmates, Augustin and Nathan Slone — located in New York City — shocked. — Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Shell-shocked, Daemon appears ready to woozily charge into his final battle, death with his sword swinging. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

Its closure was abrupt and shocked several fans who posted on social media. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

During the 1990s, mafia-style killings of public figures were a common occurrence in Bulgaria, but the latest outburst of violence has shocked the country, amid a heated campaign for presidential elections next month. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026