Surprised

Word SURPRISED
Character 9
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /səˈpɹaɪzd/

Definitions and meanings of "Surprised"

What do we mean by surprised?

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.

To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.

To undergo or witness something unexpected.

To cause surprise.

To attack unexpectedly.

To take unawares.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Surprised

The word "surprised" in example sentences

And while I would not be surprised if Trig is bottle fed, I would also not be surprised if he was breast fed... and I would not be *surprised* if either Palin or some future political figure managed to do just that on the campaign trail. ❋ Ann Althouse (2008)

the candidate is a nullity. who can be surprised at this latest in a series of flip-flops? after nafta, iraq, the rev wright, campaign finance reform, fisa, the death penalty and gun control are we really supposed to be _surprised_ at this latest series of pirouettes? ❋ Ann Althouse (2008)

Sidmouth, you will be surprised at the vote I gave last night, and, indeed, I am not myself altogether satisfied with it; '-- to which I replied, My dear Wilberforce, I shall never be _surprised_ at any vote you give.'" ❋ Various (N/A)

Reg Barclay turned, his expression surprised and delighted. ❋ David A. McIntee (2011)

The word surprised does not even begin to express my feelings. ❋ Nancy Pickard (1987)

This title surprised me, and pleasantly so, and you might want to check it out if you get the chance… ❋ Unknown (2009)

May-Ann let go and took a step back, her expression surprised. ❋ R.L. STINE (2003)

After it was all said and done I asked Irish what he though and he had this to say "All in all the title surprised me more than I thought it would. ❋ Pilex (2010)

This again surprised Matt as his whole world is being turned upside down. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I remain surprised at the interest it has generated. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Oh dear John - I'm surprised that your're surprised that your Sarah has again surprised you, since she seems to be chock full of surprises. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Not ten minutes into our hunt (we had decided to walk the woods together), Colin surprised one at the base of a tree and shot immediately, but the squirrel moved as he pulled the trigger and the pattern hit its hind end. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Then, Palin surprised the audience with her appearance and decided it was time for some payback. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In 2008, the SEIU again surprised observers by not standing in the way of the sale of AlliedBarton to the private-equity firm Blackstone Group, as SEIU generally does in industries where it is organizing workers. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

Don't be surprised is the "princess" (Carolyn) wants to jump on the opportunity like she did in NY ... despite her nil qualifications for the job. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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