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adjective

variants also dumfounded
Definition of dumbfoundednext
1
as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise dumbfounded by the realization that he had just won the grand prize in the multistate lottery

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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder dumbfounded visitors to the Grand Canyon

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dumbfounded

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verb

variants also dumfounded
past tense of dumbfound
as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbfounded
  1. shocked
  2. surprised
  3. stunned
  4. amazed
  5. astonished
  6. bewildered
  7. awed
Adjective
  • The officer opened the bag in front of the passenger and was shocked to see what was inside: 82 fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and a canister of pepper spray — none of which are allowed in carry-on luggage.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Virgin River season 5 recap: Wildfire brings new love and shocking revelations to the town In the present, Mel’s shocked that this is her parents’ meet cute.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of shocked
Adjective
  • None of us should be surprised that millions of Americans will be traveling on the road during this next week.
    Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Anyone familiar with Nosferatu writer-director Robert Eggers’ work shouldn’t be surprised that his new horror film starring Bill Skarsgård takes place in a period setting.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of surprised
Verb
  • However, her attempt to get into the festive spirit didn't quite go to plan, and her version of a balloon Santa has stunned the internet—for all the wrong reasons.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the name stunned some community members.
    Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stunned
Adjective
  • So Hard the Unthinkable Happens—and Owner Got It on Film With over 5,600 likes and 143 comments, users were amazed at this dog's ability to get in with the crows, noting their jealousy as getting on a crow's good side is not that simple.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The find amazed scientists, as the scientific community was still uncertain about how birds survived the winter.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of amazed
Adjective
  • The giant wall of (working!) video monitors that Wagner and his team built ended up being a great way to pull the characters, and the camera, into the same astonished viewership as the ABC audience.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of astonished
Adjective
  • Some customers have been left bewildered at a venue that contains a total of 21 signs across its grounds, according to reporting from news agency SWNS.
    Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of bewildered
Adjective
  • Holiday ice rinks 2024:Here's where to skate outdoors in metro Phoenix Be awed by Glendale Glitters holiday lights Millions of lights illuminate the area between 57th and 59th avenues, and Glendale and Myrtle avenues in downtown Glendale for Glendale Glitters.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With an awed expression and misty eyes, Swift marveled at the waves of aural affection, taking out her ear monitors to fully experience the overwhelming sound.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of awed
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