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taken aback









ADJECTIVE
surprised
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Antonyms


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He talked about meeting Curry at the Roxy when they were bringing the show to the U.S. and how taken aback he was to see him in character.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Posting social media fliers for free, I was taken aback when 80 people of all levels and backgrounds signed up for my first session, from ages 14 to 90.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

Pundits and supporters were taken aback by the switch in position and so too was the player himself.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

An invitation brings a smile to your face, but the fact that you were taken aback by the sender of the invite created just enough friction in the process to give you pause.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

For a second she looks taken aback, then her eyes narrow at me.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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