Synonyms of taken by surprise

taken by surprise

phrase

past participle of take by surprise

as in surprised

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

I was taken by surprise when I heard the news and had trouble getting my thoughts together.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprised
• amazed
• shocked
• stunned
• startled
• astonished
• taken aback
• bowled over
• dumfounded
• thunderstricken
• astounded
• dumbfounded
• flabbergasted
• stupefied
• surprized
• thunderstruck
• blown away
• rocked
• bewildered
• confused
• dazed
• perplexed
• shaken up
• floored
• knocked for a loop
• befuddled
• nonplused
• nonplussed
• disconcerted
• dismayed
• blindsided
• muddled
• discomfited
• jarred
• confounded