26984 words

shocked

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
surprised or upset because something unexpected and usually unpleasant has happened:

Examples:

After his announcement, there was a shocked silence.
[ + to infinitive ] We were shocked to see smoke pouring out of the roof.
2
offended or upset by something that you consider to be wrong or unacceptable:

Examples:

She was shocked at the language they used.
3

Examples:

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

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