Dumbfoundedness

Pronunciation: /ˈdəmfaʊndˈɛdˈnɛs/

Dumbfoundedness (noun)

  1. A strong feeling of being unable to speak because something surprises you or seems unbelievable.
  2. A state of extreme astonishment that stops a person from responding, often due to confusion or disbelief.

Examples

  • Her dumbfoundedness filled the room with shocked silence.
  • The announcement caused dumbfoundedness and shocked silence among everyone.