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- Dictionarysurprise/səˈprʌɪz/
noun
- 1. an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc.: "the announcement came as a complete surprise" Similar
- 2. denoting a complex method of change-ringing: "surprise major"
verb
- 1. (of something unexpected) cause (someone) to feel mild astonishment or shock: "I was surprised at his statement" Similar
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Sep 20, 2015 · 5. I believe sumelic's answer, shocked, is the best word for a strongly negative surprised reaction, but if you're looking for a milder alternative, you could consider taken aback. "When Susan accused me of cheating I was completely taken aback." It means to be both surprised and disturbed or unsettled at the same time.
Jun 8, 2015 · Physical surprise: startled, as @JohnFeltz says. Mental surprise: taken aback. Don't use jiggered-- it is very dated. (Also, taken aback is a frozen form: you can't use it any other way. For instance, "This will take them aback" is wrong.) –
Aug 22, 2016 · Each is good in a specific context. – itsbruce. Aug 25, 2016 at 8:56. Start. >a sudden movement of surprise or alarm. "she awoke with a start" synonyms: jerk, twitch, flinch, wince, spasm, convulsion, jump "she awoke with a start". – Kris.
Aug 12, 2017 · Irony and surprise are both characterized by something unexpected happening. Likewise, tragedy is about things that were good turning bad, usually due to some fatal character flaw (as in the scorpion or addict).
Aug 2, 2012 · 16. Consider thrilled (suddenly excited, given great pleasure), elated (made happy and excited; delighted; pleased), overjoyed (given great joy, delight or pleasure). Share. Improve this answer. answered Aug 2, 2012 at 19:27. James Waldby - jwpat7.
On the other hand the on-line Urban Dictionary offers further, alternative, definitions of whoa that make it a partial synonym of wow: To express surprise (interj) To express astonishment (interj) In the comments on that discussion, a number of speakers of different dialects offer insights. One BrE speaker mentions about spelling:
Apr 25, 2015 · Other two-word phrases that might suit your purpose are "unpleasantly surprised" and "taken aback." Both indicate surprise (quite clearly) and suggest disappointment (somewhat more subtly). I agree with Mari-Lou A that no single-word choices is entirely satisfactory. –
bonanza, a situation leading to sudden luck, gain, or success. bonus, a gain over and above what is customary or expected. fortuity, a chance occurrence, especially a lucky one. godsend, something very helpful, especially one unearned or not to your credit. windfall, an unexpected financial gain. Share.
Nov 11, 2015 · to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound; Flabbergast. disconcert [dis-kuh n-surt] verb (used with object) to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle. Her angry reply disconcerted me completely. to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange. He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans. Disconcert. stupefy [stoo ...
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