1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
was flabbergasted when we heard she was moving out of the state
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2
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
responded to the news of his arrival with a flabbergasted gasp
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me
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Recent Examples of flabbergasted
Becket Adams, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
In a video shared on Miss America’s Instagram page, Stockard appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the victor.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how glaring and elementary security failings were allowed to happen, including communications difficulties between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, as well as the lax security of the rally perimeter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Vinicius looked flabbergasted when referee Jesus Valenzuela produced a yellow card — one that means he will now be suspended for Brazil’s quarterfinal date with Uruguay.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
Fans were left flabbergasted at the idea Kanye would be done with music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 July 2024
When someone inside the home answered the door, the flabbergasted driver tried to explain what happened.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 10 June 2024
The spray obscures much of the shirtless star's lower half, leading some flabbergasted fans to run to the comments.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Few in cable news media can boast of such a tenuous understanding of American politics, as evidenced by Reid’s flabbergasted reaction to Donald Trump’s 2024 defeat of Kamala Harris.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
In a video shared on Miss America’s Instagram page, Stockard appeared flabbergasted as she was crowned the victor.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Rowe was repeatedly asked by flabbergasted lawmakers how glaring and elementary security failings were allowed to happen, including communications difficulties between the Secret Service and local law enforcement, as well as the lax security of the rally perimeter.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Vinicius looked flabbergasted when referee Jesus Valenzuela produced a yellow card — one that means he will now be suspended for Brazil’s quarterfinal date with Uruguay.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
The channel’s flabbergasted hosts, played by Heidi Gardner and Mikey Day, try their best to steer away from the fact that the cookie is a boob.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
Fans were left flabbergasted at the idea Kanye would be done with music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 July 2024
When someone inside the home answered the door, the flabbergasted driver tried to explain what happened.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 10 June 2024
The spray obscures much of the shirtless star's lower half, leading some flabbergasted fans to run to the comments.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergasted
Adjective
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People who don’t know much about the club are amazed.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The use of the laws of perspective amazed bystanders, altered the course of Western art for more than 450 years and, more recently, led to mathematical discoveries that enable elliptic curve cryptography.—
Richard Jensen,
Scientific American,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The car accident on the interstate was minor, Mr. Starr said, with no injuries or damage, perhaps caused by astonished drivers rubbernecking.—
Victor Mather,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tucker Wetmore is still a little astonished by his success.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Merz, visibly shocked, rose to confer with colleagues.—
Kirsti Knolle,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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The co-worker’s laughter turned into a shocked expression after seeing the winning ticket.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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People might be surprised to discover that my company does not offer cost-of-living raises.—
Lance Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Said adversary is left reeling and unable to respond effectively, while onlookers are surprised and impressed.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The actor—who is also currently filming season three of Euphoria—took the time to walk the wide-eyed and probably quite bewildered pup around the carpeted front of the hotel, and looked chic doing it.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Heyman then handed the chair to a bewildered Roman Reigns, who used it to strike downed CM Punk.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Flabbergasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flabbergasted. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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