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surprisenounSomething unexpected.
unawaresUnexpectedly or by surprise.
sternwardsternwards
astonishedAmazed; surprised.
shockedSurprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
startledSurprised and slightly frightened.
stunnedUnable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.
amazedAstonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by).
surprisedCaused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.
stupefiedExperiencing stupefaction.
bemusedperplexed and bewildered
speechlessNot speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.; wordless.
dumbfoundedShocked and speechless.
flabbergastedAppalled, annoyed, exhausted or disgusted.
staggeredArranged in a way that is not uniform.
bewilderedBaffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.
nonplussedUnsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed.
disconcertedRuffled; upset and embarrassed.
unsettledNot in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change.
awestruckFilled or overcome with awe or wonder.

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