Shocked
adj, verb
adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of shock form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
"We were shocked to see how ill she was."
- 2 Suffering from shock.
"The patient is shocked."
- 3 Affected, altered, or transformed by one or more shock waves.
"shocked quartz"
- 4 Subjected to electric shock.
"Dr. Kurt Urban, most shocked man in the world, on roof of Mt. Generoso lightningproof cabin."
Adjective
- 1 struck with fear, dread, or consternation wordnet
Example
More examples"Shocked by the events of September 11th, politicians all over the world condemned the terrorists for their reprehensible deed."