shocked
adjective
ˈshäkt 
1
a
: affected by shock : stricken with sudden mental or emotional disturbance
"Oh, no!" Mrs. Quimby was shocked. "How much is that going to cost?"
Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary… I am so shocked to see him that I do not know what to do. Jane Austen
Jane Austen b
: showing or expressing shock
Her voice faltered as she saw the shocked amazement on her father's face. Mary Norton
Mary NortonIn place of a roar at the end of the year's most anticipated race, there was only a shocked silence. Tim Layden
Tim Layden2
of a mineral : having a crystal structure that has been deformed by exposure to sudden extremely high pressure (as from a meteorite impact or a nuclear blast)
Grains of shocked quartz have long been used as criteria for impact (extraterrestrial objects or nuclear bombs) … Stephen Jay Gould
Stephen Jay Gould
Synonyms
- amazed
- astonished
- astounded
- awestruck
- awestricken
- bowled over
- dumbfounded
- dumfounded
- dumbstruck
- flabbergasted
- stunned
- stupefied
- thunderstruck
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Word History
First Known Use
1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing shocked
shocked 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise the escaping bridegroom bid farewell to the shocked wedding guests as he ran out the door Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- amazed
- surprised
- stunned
- astonished
- horrified
- appalled
- dumbstruck
- dumfounded
- thunderstruck
- astounded
- flabbergasted
- dumbfounded
- startled
- awestricken
- awestruck
- stupefied
- bewildered
- aghast
- surprized
- bowled over
- blindsided
- overwhelmed
- dazed
- dismayed
- confused
- awed
- openmouthed
- agape
- awesome
- widemouthed
- wide-eyed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonchalant
- unruffled
- casual
- blasé
- blase
2
as in disgusted
filled with disgust we were shocked at the appalling conditions in the prison Synonyms & Similar Words
- disgusted
- outraged
- angered
- sick
- angry
- repulsed
- revolted
- infuriated
- enraged
- repelled
- sickened
- nauseated
- upset
- displeased
- incensed
- indignant
- fuming
- riled
- fed up
- furious
- weary
- irate
- apoplectic
- livid
- mad
- rankled
- ticked
- worked up
- steaming
- roiled
- sore
- cheesed off
- shirty
- wrought (up)
- horn-mad
- teed off
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- delighted
- pleased
- gratified
- satisfied
- thankful
- thrilled
- fascinated
- charmed
- enthralled
- tickled
- enchanted
- mesmerized
- spellbound
- entranced
- captivated
- bewitched
- beguiled
3
as in scared
filled with fear or dread the hikers were so shocked at the sight of a bear that they didn't dare move Synonyms & Similar Words
- scared
- frightened
- terrified
- afraid
- horrified
- alarmed
- worried
- aghast
- fearful
- upset
- startled
- appalled
- spooked
- terrorized
- panicked
- affrighted
- nervous
- scary
- hysterical
- disturbed
- anxious
- hysteric
- horror-struck
- apprehensive
- perturbed
- timid
- dismayed
- disconcerted
- disquieted
- agitated
- panicky
- intimidated
- shrinking
- wary
- unnerved
- daunted
- cowed
- timorous
- uneasy
- fainthearted
- cautious
- chicken
- shy
- phobic
- jumpy
- tremulous
- jittery
- careful
- panic-stricken
- funky
- fearsome
- craven
- coward
- cowardly
- pusillanimous
- gutless
- skittish
- tremulant
- heedful
- prudent
- unadventurous
- lily-livered
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unafraid
- daring
- fearless
- audacious
- adventurous
- spirited
- brave
- sure
- bold
- spunky
- gutsy
- courageous
- confident
- plucky
- unperturbed
- assured
- adventuresome
- venturesome
- intrepid
- collected
- heroic
- cool
- daredevil
- composed
- dashing
- valiant
- hardy
- sanguine
- stalwart
- undaunted
- gallant
- valorous
- stout
- venturous
- dauntless
- resolute
- stouthearted
- heroical
- manful
- lionhearted
shocked
2 of 2verb
1
as in appalled
to cause an unpleasant surprise for Mom was shocked by the terrible news that her cousin had died in an accident I was shocked to find out that I was the victim of identity theft Synonyms & Similar Words
- appalled
- stunned
- horrified
- scared
- startled
- frightened
- astonished
- outraged
- amazed
- disgusted
- alarmed
- terrified
- shook
- jolted
- overwhelmed
- flabbergasted
- dumbfounded
- floored
- shook up
- dismayed
- stupefied
- panicked
- astounded
- offended
- upset
- sickened
- awed
- displeased
- disturbed
- scandalized
- spooked
- dumfounded
- revolted
- terrorized
- nauseated
- disconcerted
- unnerved
- frighted
- perturbed
- affrighted
- daunted
- knocked for a loop
- distressed
- repelled
- unsettled
- scarified
- disquieted
- dispirited
- bowled over
- demoralized
- emasculated
- discomforted
- turned off
- discomposed
- overpowered
- freaked (out)
- chilled
- unstrung
- crushed
- alarumed
- weirded out
- unmanned
- undid
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- pleased
- delighted
- gratified
- rejoiced
- tickled
- tempted
- buffered
- cushioned
- assured
- charmed
- enticed
- comforted
- cheered
- reassured
- consoled
- soothed
- solaced
2
as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected were shocked by the way the law against public intoxication was constantly being broken Synonyms & Similar Words
- surprised
- amazed
- stunned
- astonished
- startled
- astounded
- flabbergasted
- dumbfounded
- rocked
- stupefied
- thunderstruck
- perplexed
- bewildered
- dumfounded
- surprized
- confused
- dismayed
- dazed
- floored
- disconcerted
- nonplussed
- befuddled
- took aback
- blindsided
- bowled over
- took by surprise
- discomfited
- jarred
- nonplused
- confounded
- muddled
- shook up
- blew away
- knocked for a loop
3
as in frightened
to strike with fear the sudden appearance of the ghost shocked us to the core Synonyms & Similar Words
- frightened
- scared
- terrified
- startled
- horrified
- alarmed
- spooked
- panicked
- amazed
- shook
- terrorized
- appalled
- frighted
- affrighted
- astounded
- dismayed
- scarified
- awed
- distracted
- worried
- jolted
- made one's flesh crawl
- disturbed
- upset
- gave one the creeps
- made one's flesh creep
- alarumed
- unnerved
- disconcerted
- daunted
- shook up
- perturbed
- floored
- unsettled
- dispirited
- disquieted
- distressed
- discomforted
- bowled over
- emasculated
- demoralized
- discomposed
- unstrung
- chilled
- unmanned
- undid
- psyched (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reassured
- assured
- cheered
- comforted
- consoled
- inspired
- encouraged
- heartened
- soothed
- emboldened
- solaced
- steeled