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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Said adversary is left reeling and unable to respond effectively, while onlookers are surprised and impressed.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Clippers Kawhi Leonard isn’t surprised Clippers and Nuggets are locked in playoff showdown
April 27, 2025
Ivica Zubac was solid with a playoff career-high 27 points.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In 2025, don't be surprised if Johnson ends up with more yards than any rusher other than Ashton Jeanty.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Said adversary is left reeling and unable to respond effectively, while onlookers are surprised and impressed.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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