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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Many parents might be surprised to learn that there are Maryland public schools that prohibit teachers from giving their children any grade lower than 50%.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Schaeffer, who was selected by the Isles with the first-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, was surprised with the trophy during an appearance on ABC's 'Good Morning America', with his father on hand.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Congress can continue to treat cooling as optional and then act surprised when heat drives avoidable emergencies.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Schaeffer, who was selected by the Isles with the first-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, was surprised with the trophy during an appearance on ABC's 'Good Morning America', with his father on hand.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Congress can continue to treat cooling as optional and then act surprised when heat drives avoidable emergencies.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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