SURPRISED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in dumfounded

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surprised

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verb

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past tense of surprise

as in amazed

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected I was very surprised when my parents offered to pay the down payment on our house

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as in ambushed

to lie in wait for and attack by surprise FBI agents surprised the counterfeiters in their own base of operations

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Nevertheless, citing his ineffectiveness during spring training and his 23-26 record the previous two seasons, the Dodgers elected to move on, which upset and surprised Latino communities across the Southland. —

Ed Guzman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 Don’t be surprised if your smartphone buzzes with notifications and calendar invites. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Therefore, many are surprised to find that a fine could come from excessive honking. —

Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024 Many financial advisors aren’t surprised DINKs save at double the rate of parents. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for surprised

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