surprised
adjective
sur·prised
sər-ˈprīzd 
sə-
: feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected
was very surprised to see her there
was too surprised to speak
a surprised expression
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If dinner table conversations revolve around how frustrating customers are or how lazy the staff is, don’t be surprised when your kids want nothing to do with it.
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Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Biscayne National Park Visitors are often surprised to learn there’s a national park within eyeshot of downtown Miami’s skyscrapers.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Some people are surprised that King Charles, who is known for his environmental activism, would oversee the discontinuation of the train in favor of less sustainable options like helicopters.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
The video, which features a visibly surprised Kaitlin receiving her favorite treats and a handwritten note, has been shared across TikTok and beyond.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Biscayne National Park Visitors are often surprised to learn there’s a national park within eyeshot of downtown Miami’s skyscrapers.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Some people are surprised that King Charles, who is known for his environmental activism, would oversee the discontinuation of the train in favor of less sustainable options like helicopters.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
The video, which features a visibly surprised Kaitlin receiving her favorite treats and a handwritten note, has been shared across TikTok and beyond.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for surprised
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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