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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This is perhaps why some viewers were surprised when Sabol did not become the farmer's final choice.
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Christopher Kuhagen, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Another major change was the killer’s identity, so even fans of the book would be surprised at the end of the movie.
—William Earl, Variety, 23 May 2025
Armisen also voices some side characters on the show like Bob the Hormone Monster in season 2.
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Jordan Peele as Duke Ellington
Some might be surprised to learn that acclaimed director Jordan Peele is the voice behind the Ghost of Duke Ellington on Big Mouth.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 23 May 2025
Such opportunistic aggression has occurred regularly throughout history, such as when America focused heavily on deterring a Soviet invasion of Europe but was then surprised and unprepared ...
—Mark Melton, National Review, 23 May 2025
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Christopher Kuhagen, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Another major change was the killer’s identity, so even fans of the book would be surprised at the end of the movie.
—William Earl, Variety, 23 May 2025
Armisen also voices some side characters on the show like Bob the Hormone Monster in season 2.
08 of 08
Jordan Peele as Duke Ellington
Some might be surprised to learn that acclaimed director Jordan Peele is the voice behind the Ghost of Duke Ellington on Big Mouth.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 23 May 2025
Such opportunistic aggression has occurred regularly throughout history, such as when America focused heavily on deterring a Soviet invasion of Europe but was then surprised and unprepared ...
—Mark Melton, National Review, 23 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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