surprised
adjective
sur·prised
sər-ˈprīzd 
sə-
: feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected
was very surprised to see her there
was too surprised to speak
a surprised expression
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At first glance, Eaton, 27, wasn’t surprised, as the previous owners had left things behind, including two other paintings, though those weren't as large nor as striking as this one.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
However, considering that his chances of a fourth victory were ruled out after the wreck, the 44-year-old was surprised and questioned why NASCAR didn't waive the caution flags.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The 6-4 Porter, one of three freshmen making key contributions as inexperienced Yorkville battles back to .500 as the postseason looms, was surprised to learn this is the chill version of Clements.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
The mansion belongs to Jennifer, who’s surprised to find Fernando sleeping nude in her bed.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
However, considering that his chances of a fourth victory were ruled out after the wreck, the 44-year-old was surprised and questioned why NASCAR didn't waive the caution flags.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The 6-4 Porter, one of three freshmen making key contributions as inexperienced Yorkville battles back to .500 as the postseason looms, was surprised to learn this is the chill version of Clements.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
The mansion belongs to Jennifer, who’s surprised to find Fernando sleeping nude in her bed.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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