Synonyms of dumbfounding

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adjective

variants also dumfounding

as in startling

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

the dumbfounding sight of the race car driver walking away from that horrific crash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• startling
• surprising
• astonishing
• amazing
• stunning
• shocking
• breathtaking
• incredible
• stupefying
• astounding
• wonderful
• staggering
• flabbergasting
• miraculous
• jolting
• jaw-dropping
• jarring
• spectacular
• marvellous
• unexpected
• awful
• eye-opening
• blindsiding
• remarkable
• stupendous
• confusing
• perplexing
• sublime
• extraordinary
• wondrous
• awesome
• unbelievable
• dismaying
• impressive
• unforeseen
• unanticipated
• incomprehensible
• marvelous
• inconceivable
• unlikely
• bewildering
• disconcerting
• confounding
• phenomenal
• upsetting
• unimaginable
• unusual
• befuddling
• unthinkable
• prodigious
• conspicuous
• noticeable
• striking
• portentous
• unannounced
• outstanding
• discomfiting
• sensational
• rare
• uncommon
• notable
• nonplusing
• heart-stopping
• unwonted
• fabulous
• flustering
• nonplussing
• unique
• singular
• muddling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsurprising
• normal
• typical
• common
• ordinary
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

dumbfounding

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verb

variants also dumfounding

present participle of dumbfound

as in surprising

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

the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprising
• shocking
• astonishing
• astounding
• flabbergasting
• amazing
• stunning
• stupefying
• surprizing
• startling
• confusing
• bewildering
• befuddling
• dismaying
• disconcerting
• taking by surprise
• perplexing
• bowling over
• thunderstriking
• rocking
• taking aback
• jarring
• discomfiting
• blindsiding
• nonplussing
• flooring
• confounding
• muddling
• blowing away
• nonplusing
• shaking up
• dazing
• knocking for a loop