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

The life-and-death rescue played out on a narrow suspension cable above shocked motorists, pedestrians and the gleaming water below the bridge. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

No one is more shocked by this turn of events than KC, who takes his place among the safe Islanders with his mouth hanging open. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Verb

Don’t be shocked if Fano spends time at each tackle spot — or even inside at some point — this season. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

But Kova is shocked to discover her sweetheart taking up with someone new, who may be linked to the monsters dragging Stormwatch’s inhabitants into the ocean. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026