Surprised - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |sərˈpraɪzd|  American pronunciation of the word surprised
Brit.  |səˈpraɪzd|  British pronunciation of the word surprised
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto surprise
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto surprise

adjective

- taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
surprised by her student's ingenuity
surprised that he remembered my name
a surprised expression

Extra examples

He looked surprised to see Cassie standing by the front door.

We were greatly surprised at the news.

She was surprised that no one was there to greet her.

I bet she'll be really surprised to see me.

He had a surprised look on his face.

Don't be surprised if the interviewer is rather direct.

I wouldn't be surprised if she married that fellow.

I am surprised at you.

He had never yet met any woman who had so surprised him into admiration.

I surprised him in the act.

I was surprised by her sudden decision to quit.

I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.

I was surprised by the variety of the choices that were available.

His friends were surprised by his entry into politics.

I expected to see her and was surprised by her absence.

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