surprised
adj. US //səˈpɹaɪzd// UK //səpɹˈaɪzd// sur·prised
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1 feeling surprise (adj.) A2 Elementaryfeeling or showing shock because something unexpected happened.
experiencing or manifesting an emotional response to an unforeseen event or circumstance.
ExampleI was surprised to see my old friend at the party last night.
ExampleThe researchers were surprised by the results of the study, as the data contradicted their initial hypothesis.
UsageOften followed by the prepositions 'by' or 'at', or by a 'to' infinitive.
- unmoved
- indifferent
- expectant
PitfallI am very surprising by the news.I am very surprised by the news.Use 'surprised' to describe how a person feels. Use 'surprising' to describe the thing that causes the feeling.