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shocked

Definition for shocked

adjective as in startled

Strong matches

astounded, upset

adjective as in amazed

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Example Sentences

The murder of Samuel Paty, 47, shocked France and came five years after militant Islamist gunmen murdered 12 people at the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo which published the original cartoons.

From BBC

I am feeling sad and shocked, ultimately devastated by this defeat.

From Salon

"I couldn't believe, just by clicking the wrong button... that it counted as criminal activity. I was really shocked."

From BBC

"I'm shocked at the level of customer service," she said.

From BBC

My last experience of having the name hurled at me on the street shocked me not so much in the name-calling, but the absolute lack of contrition shown even when challenged.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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