shocked
/ʃɒkt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
Adjective
Examples
We were shocked to see how ill she was.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Suffering from shock.
Adjective
Examples
The patient is shocked.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shocked” mean?
Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
Is “shocked” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.