Shocked

adj, verb

adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of shock form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.

    "We were shocked to see how ill she was."

  2. 2
    Suffering from shock.

    "The patient is shocked."

  3. 3
    Affected, altered, or transformed by one or more shock waves.

    "shocked quartz"

  4. 4
    Subjected to electric shock.

    "Dr. Kurt Urban, most shocked man in the world, on roof of Mt. Generoso lightningproof cabin."

Adjective
  1. 1
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
appalledagapeaghastappalledastonishedastonished

Example

More examples

"Shocked by the events of September 11th, politicians all over the world condemned the terrorists for their reprehensible deed."

Related phrases

shell-shockedshocked Pikachushocked quartzsticker-shocked

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