Shocked

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑːkt/

Shocked (adjective)

  1. feeling surprised and upset because something unexpected or bad happened.
  2. feeling a sudden, painful sensation from electricity passing through the body.

Examples

  • She was shocked by the unexpected news.
  • He felt shocked when he heard the announcement.

Common collocations: shocked expression, shocked reaction, shocked silence, shocked by electricity, shocked by a current

Synonyms of Shocked

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shocked

  • describing a state of tranquility
  • describing lack of emotional response