English · Emotions & Feelings
shocked
/ʃɒkt/
[/ʃɒkt/]
very surprised, often badly
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling very surprised and upset by something unexpected.
Example
We were shocked to hear about the accident.
We were shocked to hear about the accident.
Etymology
From 'shock', from French 'choc' (a violent attack).
How & Where It’s Used
Stronger and usually more negative than surprised.