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shaken

ADJECTIVE
unnerved
Synonyms
STRONG
flustered jolted overcome rattled upset
WEAK
shook-up

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Shaken confidence in the Persian Gulf could accelerate that process.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Shaken, I went up to one of my friends, a lawyer, who was wearing a trendy wide-legged suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Shaken residents interviewed by The Associated Press across Rosario described a sense of dread taking hold.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

Shaken up by her ordeal but not injured, she added she could not help but see the funny side.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024

Shaken, Jaime kept constant watch and gave her sulfa drugs.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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