surprised

/səˈpɹaɪzd/

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Meaning · English

Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gây ra cảm giác ngạc nhiên, sửng sốt hoặc kinh ngạc

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Adjective

Examples

genuinely surprised

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 “surprised” mean?

Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.

Is “surprised” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.