shocked

3 definitions • 4 examples

surprised or upset because something unexpected and usually unpleasant has happened:

After his announcement, there was a shocked silence.

[ + to infinitive ] We were shocked to see smoke pouring out of the roof.

offended or upset by something that you consider to be wrong or unacceptable:

She was shocked at the language they used.

feeling very upset or surprised:

[ + to infinitive ] He was shocked to discover that he had no money left in his account.