shocked
adjective /ʃɒkt/
/ʃɑːkt/
- surprised and upset; showing that somebody feels surprised and upset
- I was quite shocked when I found out what he'd done.
- shocked at/by somebody/something We were all shocked at the news of his death.
- He was visibly shocked by the incident.
- We are all very shocked and saddened by the news of John's death.
- shocked that… Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area.
- shocked to do something I was shocked to hear that he had resigned.
- I was deeply shocked to learn of his death.
- He was shocked to find out that the school had no official policy for dealing with such cases.
- They seemed shocked to see her there.
- For a few minutes we stood in shocked silence.
- feeling offended or disgusted
- She was trying very hard not to look shocked.
- shocked at/by somebody/something Many people were shocked by the sex scenes in the film.
- He was shocked at such an improper suggestion.