Word
stunned
US/ˈstənd/
UK/stˈʌnd/
Definition
adj. feeling very shocked or surprised by something unexpected.
adj. experiencing a state of intense shock, disbelief, or amazement that often precludes immediate reaction.
Examples
“She was stunned when she won the first prize.”
“The audience sat in stunned silence as the final scene of the play unfolded.”
“The community was left stunned by the sudden announcement, as no one had anticipated such a drastic shift in local policy after years of stability.”
Examples
simple
“She was stunned when she won the first prize.”
contextual
“The audience sat in stunned silence as the final scene of the play unfolded.”
complex
“The community was left stunned by the sudden announcement, as no one had anticipated such a drastic shift in local policy after years of stability.”
Real-World Examples
“Cast and crew were stunned by the cancellation.” “The audience was stunned when Sherman relayed the news.” Etymology
From stun + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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