shocked (/ʃɒkt/)
adjective · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ʃɒkt/
Meaning
Meaning: very surprised, often badly
Feeling very surprised and upset by something unexpected.
Examples
🗣 We were shocked to hear about the accident.
Etymology
From ‘shock’, from French ‘choc’ (a violent attack).
How & Where It’s Used
Stronger and usually more negative than surprised.
Tags: feelings