💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Aback"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| surprisenoun | Something unexpected. |
| unawares | Unexpectedly or by surprise. |
| sternward | sternwards |
| astonished | Amazed; surprised. |
| shocked | Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant. |
| startled | Surprised and slightly frightened. |
| stunned | Unable to act or respond; dazed; shocked. |
| amazed | Astonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by). |
| surprised | Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event. |
| stupefied | Experiencing stupefaction. |
| bemused | perplexed and bewildered |
| speechless | Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.; wordless. |
| dumbfounded | Shocked and speechless. |
| flabbergasted | Appalled, annoyed, exhausted or disgusted. |
| staggered | Arranged in a way that is not uniform. |
| bewildered | Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain. |
| nonplussed | Unsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed. |
| disconcerted | Ruffled; upset and embarrassed. |
| unsettled | Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change. |
| awestruck | Filled or overcome with awe or wonder. |
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